Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
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Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division has broken ground new field Well have two grass combat circles two black topped discs ft radii speed socket six-ft high chain link fence Wed like gain new members possible help us enjoy new field So readers Dayton area call write Les Byrd questions building flying Control Line Scale models also ask Les join Buzzards get new field Sounds like great opportunity Beginners Corner look around can find quite number places help available beginners ages am glad see the idea spreading best places pages Nation al Free Flight Societys Free Flight Digest Frank Gue Contributing Editor conducts Beginners Corner issue questions answered depth Out standing aeromodelers August 1982 issue Frank has aeronau tical engineer Hewitt Phil lips explain tailless airplane can fly Three full pages used cover subject Hewitt done know answer Write FRANK GUE 2252 Joyce Street Burlington Ontario Canada L7R 2B5 question will get expert give answer will receive both formation year long subscription FeeF ghtDge Join BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Synopsis--Executive Council Meeting Hats August Ii 1982 following summarizes actions summer AMA Executive Council meeting Lincoln NE copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately No vember 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meet ing October should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member prestnt time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim MeNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Bir mingham MI VP-VIII Ted White Bedford TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed MeCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin Charles Spear District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn District X AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Lawrence Ott Bob Brown Stan Stoy Joan Grigg Louise Izzo Sally Brown Dan Pruss Lee Renaud regular meeting Executive Council brought order 9 pm President chaired meeting fol lowing actions taken 1 Special Interest Groups approved unanimously approve Socicty An tique Modelers SAM National Asso ciation Scale Aeromodelers NASA represent Interests within AMA 2 1983 RC Aerobatic World Champion ships approved unanimously accept proposal host event Pensacola FL fall next year subject approval specifics next Executive Council meeting 3 1983 Free Flight World Championships approved 7 4 thc USA present December 82 FAI meeting offer host event no European country offers Districts 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 against 1 9 Executive VP Executive Direc tor abstained 3 6 4 Bylaws Proposals Two recom mended thc Bylaws Committee Chairman Bill Mathews VP-5 approved unani mously submission AMA Leader membership vote first change AMAs guiding principle Model Builder Flier Model Airplane Enthusiast' second specify Executive Vice-President formerly Secretary/Treasurer shall sume duties President event vacancy 'until vacancy filled Correction several typographical errors Bylaws also approved 5 Frequency Committee Budget ad dition $2000 1982 approved vote 11 2 123457910 11 EVP ED against 68 6 Membership Disabled ap proved unanimously accept 1983 Open age members same rate Senior Citizens $1 8 upon submission ap plication proof total disability 7 Record Holders Patch approved unanimously issue special cloth patch recognize national world record holders 8 Nationals Privileges approved 7 3 provide Executive Council members Nats same benefits privileges Nats workers officials 2 3 8 9 10 11 EVP against 45 7abstaincd 1ED 9 Awards Three AMA clubs ap proved unanimously Awards Excellence Appreciation made known after presentation 10 Next Council Meeting October 23/24 Washington DC area approved Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes August 4 1982 Lincoln Nebraska meeting called order 808 pm President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman left Hardy Brodersen moved Bill Mathews become the-Chairman Ed Izzo seconded 90 Model Aviation vote 10 1 against Bill Mathews Dave Brown moved Jim Scarborough recording Secretary Bill Mathews seconded motion passed unanimously 11 districts represented its respective vice-president Ed lzzo-1 John Byrne-2 Dave Brown-3 Chuck Foreman-4 Bill Mathews-5 Jim Sears-6 Hardy Brodersen 7 Ted White-8 Travis McGinnis-9 Jim Scarborough-i 0 Ed McCollough-1 1 Noting Districts 2 4 6 10 three less candidates Mathews moved accept acclamation Seconded Foreman motion passed unanimously Ed MeCollough moved include cumbent Ted White 8 seconded Dave Brown Ted asked leave room vote 9 1 opposed fore Ted White will three names ballot District 8 remaining three candidates two remaining spots ballot Gene Hempel Larry Sartor John Clemens Nominating letters above read secretary Discussion three prior voting Hardy Brodersen moved have secret ballot motion seconded Ted White motion passed unanimously Chairman said since 11 voting six favorable votes required make ballot simple majority Voting done Australian ballots Hardy Brodersen volunteered Teller following names will appear ballot respective district District 2 John Byrne incumbent Walt Throne District 4Chuck Foreman District 6--Jim Sears incumbent Paul Clements Bob Underwood District 8Ted White incum bent John Clemens Larry Sartor Dis trict 10Jim Scarborough incumbent Bev Wisniewski AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive Vice-President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COMINGLook Details new optional Million Dollar Excess Major Medical Expense Pro gram coming mail adult AMA members program developed National Aeronautic Association AMA aeromodeling division AMA members eligible pro gram authorized AMA Execu tive Council no AMA officer employee benefits monetarily program program offered AMA members fringe benefit being part AMA/NAA family costs program borne insurance admin istrator underwriter rPresidentPs Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 NATS REPORT Briefly good Nats Hot weather some wind over 700 entries super-hard working group clubs led Lincoln Sky Knights whole bunch dedicated officials added up fine Nats Said before Ill say againwithout offi cials workers contestants could hold meet contestants wouldnt need officials must mar riage sorts 56th ren dition Nats Lots hard work lots good competi tion among tad humor could found Like incident Soar ing siteJohn Brown s'ent out winch area time Jim White happened flying 7208 arriving winch area winch master doing duties properly inquired Are brown white frequency color code absolutely straight face John Brown respond ed 'As matter fact are' Cooperation abounded also Monday morning during first few rounds QM Pylon discovered nearby airport radar unit causing interference some crashes resulting Hurried phone calls FAA tower quick trip Vince Mankowski serified just about year earlier new antenna installed power increased RF frequency changed Just about hour later tower people reverted back old frequency lower power QM Pylon continued further problem kind cooperation found throughout Lincoln area Airplane crashes abounded also outlandish crash meet involved Steve Helms Pattern ship After flights plane carefully set aside back car park area carefully seems Tony Bonnetti backed vehicle Out its parked location right over tail Helms ship As noted 'Nats News tech nique besting competitors yet approved AMA Mistakes abounded well Saturday evening workers/officials party pre sented awards appreciation area clubs supported Nats except No amount apology oversight will ever enough Lin coln Area Soaring Society ably willingly assisted Soaring site humbly apologize oversight AMA officers competition sorts also pictures page give evidence fact VPs shot beating flight time set John Worth flying electric-powered RC plane called Kitty Worths time 4 mm 30 sec topped ALL VPs best time going Ed Izzo following photo just printed Hardy Brodersen claims have never flown RC model before way flew Kitty believe himl Thats standing right ready grab transmitter event got airplane too badly out shape Actually done good beating Worths time h2relv Ballots will soon going out Districts 2 4 6 8 10 elect Vice Presidents districts candidates Dis trict 2 John Byrne Walt Throne District 4 Chuck Foreman District 6 Paul Clemens Jim Sears Bob Underwood District 8 John Clemens Larry Sartor Ted White District 10 Jim Scarborough Bev Wisnlewski place recommend can didate over another job en courage vote candidate choice Wouldnt super have eligible voter district participate election person elected would have confidence knowing truly representing entire district dont vote election process deserve what get QM CONFLICT carburetor bore size used certain engines used QM has become such issue rated conflict manufacturer engines has sent letter copy catalog sheet en gine asking issue directive authorizing use engine rather large bore carburetor cannot What have done sent copies let ter catalog sheet Chairman RC Contest Board Frank Ebling Technical Director review Contest Board Chairman finds carburetor question within rules will duty notify concerned fact reason bring up issue col umn point out need understand ing rules procedures certain circumstances Presi dent Executive Council can become involved rules making interpretation Normally questions responsibili ty contest boards generally closer problem know jobs Lets let CONTEST DIRECTORSNOTE have received letters three different contests contestants complaining usual ly bitterly about manner contest run case CD added another class competition advertised print An argument ensued between contestant Contest Directors assistant result several contestants left meet another case CD made decision some contestants apparently fair other contestants rather hav ing contestants causing decision made re-fly part flight third situation club decided can cel meet didnt make attempt notify others outside locale instances reflects poor judge ment certainly within spirit intent rules procedures first case CD did take sufficient safety precautions protestor quite wrong becoming strongly vocal rather writing out formal protest second CD quite wrong favoring some contestants over others last case club ignored rule book re suit some distant contestants drove 750 miles nothing As contestant has responsibility fly full accordance rules CD host club have responsibility contestant cannot life easy November 198291 ELECTION TIME District Vice-President Ed Izzo shown buddy box turned best time AMA officers own competition Natsattempting best flight time set Executive Director John Worth time 4 mm 30 sec exceeded ALL VPs Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Herb Stokely Editor fine Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter writes What kind insurance loss risk help someone else fly Herb referring AMA member helping teaching nonAMA member fly RC model club field concern helping such interested modeler might further induce person join AMA club answer can give Herb follows person holding transmitter controlling plane covered insur ance insured person control ling conduct airplane covered insurance policy no coverage modeler either covered covered have arrangement cur rently permits non-AMA member under insurance umbrella few minutes learning fly Perhaps day will have Helen Olsen former President St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club ditor former President WINGS writes ' en picture published WINGS am still fly ing competitively Good Helen Im very proud want send couple pictures yourself can re-introduce readers way subsequent telephone conversation Helen suggested idea well worth exploringsimply con cept family plan entry fees annual Nats family member signs up regular price second third family member flying Nats might prone reduced entry fee rate will bring up Council meeting Thank Helen Olsen wonderful things about enjoy ing sport model airplanes whether Sunday flying competition sharing hobby within family wives children accompany husbands fathers flying field day fun games Due overwhelming response last months publication husband wife teams jone person mentioned favor ably running some again month arc Dave Dyanne Haliday Toronto Canada drove way just participate King Orange meet Jacksonville FL annual FF bash over seen capable Terry Rimert keeps things going an keel Dave Dyanne tuning up Daves FAI Power job hip meet want meet two best friends Ive got South Florida area around Miami Next Ann jerry Wagner Englewood FL Jerry Americas top FF Power enthusiasts always wins whereever goes shown K&B powered Maxi-Boy Jerry came fifth B Gas meet could easily have placed higher last year crashed big plane has taken awhile get re-trimmed can understand that. 92 Model Aviation Headquarters Washington ie 01 hardest worK ing people home office also nicest quietest pleasant persons around have ever met Officially listed Sanctions Secretary Debbie handles 1600 sanctions annually checks dates coordinator approvals status CD charter club involved oversees free membership forms qualifying CDs paperwork Debbie also prepares Contest Calendar magazine helps Prank Ehling keep national records processes PAl Team Selections little girl pillar strength Washington has job tenure 13 years central office proud introduce Mrs Debbie Dews Shown above Matt UaIi bewain ncidence pictures happy couple Titusville FL flying inmonth seem Florida Mr McLaughlans annual Fiesta Five Flagsgo step farther introduce Contest Pensacola FL large numpremier Contest Director show what ber contestants A-2 Glider Matt came ina hardworking CD looks like action along third bad could lose thatwith busy assistant middle pretty girl rooting himmeet Please meet Tom McLaughlan right hard work top timer bookkeeper left Mr Herbert Jordan both Pensacola FL Tommy has CDd two meets year year 24 consecutive years What track record See next month. Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Wall Fame. Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived idea now become reality AMA will have Wall Fame its new Headquarters building No special contri bution donation will required part requirement will payment AMA dues 1983 December 15 1982 registered 1983 mem bers date will automatically cluded Wall Fame will become part AMAs history record permanently part organization began operating its own building 46 years after AMA established 1936 Wall Fame will enlargement microfilm record AMAs member ship displayed see proud Clemens talked idea close death hospital bed Dallas 1974 has survived health problem date cant wait see dream come alive nine years later Meanwhile building going up rapid ly end August basic steel frame work finished outside brick walls going up roof being installed plumbing electrical work pro ceeding grounds being land scaped Its happening very quickly schedule Last years architechural sketches just becoming reality No Dues Increase. 1983 will same 1982 far membership dues concerned except can show proof total disability will have same dues rate Senior Citizens choose take magazine 92 % 1982 can expect receive pages 1983 assuming large number members 69000 opted maga zine year will continue also increased amount advertising contracted 1982 Last years discount $2 early adult member renewals being offered again send 83 dues December 15 1982 can deduct normal amount other hand hoped will choose send full amount $2 can applied tax deductible contri bution AMA Building Fund Thanks IMAA. prominent place AMAs new model aviation center has reserved Inter national Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA donated $1000 toward AMAs Build ing Fund August 27-29 Fun Fly Festival Inside Nats PR Point View NATS has come gone again whole lot Academy members visitors really good time Lincoln NE have never part NATS either volunteer worker contestant probably have no idea much work goes public behind scenes key ingredient annual bash large quantity volunteers gave up vacations days off time families just create opportunity contestants enter fav orite events prime importance 1982 NATS welcome received public officials Governor Charles Thone proclaimed August 1982 Model Aviation Month Nebraska Mayor Helen Boosalis issued City Lincoln Proclamation declar ing week Model Aviation Week Lincoln hardest-working Lincoln groups Chamber Commerce Visitors Bureau--nothing asked too much trouble ladies staffed information booth HQ building spent week assisting out-of-towners food lodging information Chamber also arranged press conference took place July 23rd procla mations read Mayor present Governor represented torney General Paul Douglas Members Lincoln Sky Knights brought variety models display lo cal TV crews interviewed us part news coverage felt press con ference went off very well high lights airplane-shaped cookies prepared Chamber Commerce Sky Knights members distributed posters throughout local hotels motels restaurants local businesses given story visitors Lincoln would getting first week August anxious make people feel home hotels restaurants used marquees display words wel come NATS visitors things can count Lincoln food didnt have bad meal 2 weeks ate lot different places Nebraska beef great Don Tremain Lonie Charison Sky Knights done lot PR work us before got town Don set up interview female TV personalities KOLN-TV also private pilot pleasure working Sky Knights field Leta Powell Drake talked camera about planes displayed Terry Majewski let take transmitter assisted flying J 3 Cub got about nine minutes air time 45 minutes taping am sure local people attracted NATS program Lonie Charison drove over town make contact local suppliers made job lot easier week before NATS started got loose ends tied together ready waiting contestants arrived Mike Cutshall Lincoln Area Soaring Society worked hard push NATS mall show held middle July Mike also arranged live TV inter view Channel 3 Omaha July 30th able tell message Good Day show host David Wingert Don Svoboda President Sky Knights guests camera talked about model aviation NATS sev eral minutes Alan Worrest Soaring Society also provided manpower Soaring site worked very hard four days make event success Special thanks go JerryCo Motors loan three-wheeled motorcycle used extensively line retrieval other chores Well done LAS5 crucially important task get ting good supply direction signs posted around town along main routes lead ing Air Park Headquarters located addition necessary iden tify routes leading Free Flight Soaring/Helicopter sites entailed much driving Sign Team Sky Knights would like thank making simpler visitors contes tants find way distinguished visitor Sec retary State Nebraska Allen Beerman brought young son Matthew him Secretary must have enjoyed visit enough encourage him return final day try catch some Scale flights honored pleased re ceive such support State House Feeding contestants four sites FF Indoor Soaring/Helicopter Air Park vital necessity lucky get Mobile Host Catering looked after Headquarters location 1979 return take care us delicious food continued next page November 1982 93 -riscenein Knights member Terry Majewski helps TV personality Leta Powell Drake fly radio controlled J-3 Cub Other Sky Knights also participated show telecast Lincoln Channel 10 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident Indoor site Pershing Auditorium staff opened up booths pro vided necessities folks Del Phillips Sky Knights able lo cate concessionaire Fremont wil ling bring food remote Free Flight contestants first day contractor brought out huge quantities fried chicken beans cole slaw sorts goodies go However forgot fliers get thirsty did bring drinks next day corrected enough cold sandwiches cold drinks site satisfy everyone Kings Goody Wagon looked after Soaring folks four days until events completed called Mobile Host make up sand wiches provide drinks Helicopter group appeared people generally satisfied food arrangements Other important aspects PR picture 21000 placemats 10 McDonalds stores distributed us eat-in Lincoln customers four days before NATS three days schedule On-site TV interviews held both Channel 3 Omaha Chan nel 6 Omaha followed another visit Leta Powell Drake second trip site interviewed five young fliers under age 15 Saturday program called Kidding Around anxious show audience Connecticut e Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ainociaee Vkcs-Praian5a Roben C Brouaa,r 408 Main Sweet NaeauaNH 03060 Don Krefft P0 Boo 182873 Heritage Ln Duxbuv MA02332 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 rrrn Rank 113 Feirview Ann. Rutland VT 05701 Im writing column way back 56th Nationals held Lincoln NE Its 44 years since attended first Nationals still enjoy attending parti cipating Id like make some random com ments relating costs makeup facility requirements Ive requested review cost breakdown Nationals next Execu tive Council meeting order determine what entails high entry fee may lead some cost reductions would help lower entry fees believe no longer feasible hold combined Nationals consisting RC Con trol Line Free Flight order have categories together requires compromise facility therefore satisfying category no known facilities avail able would qualify Im suggesting Nationals split up possible com bined RC-Control Line Nationals sepa rate Free Flight Indoor Nationals know far RC Control Line con cerned greater number facilities would available allowing rotation Na tionals around country would like congratulate Sky Knights Lincoln NE hosting furnishing manpower test field young people enjoy excel model aviation sport part happy have extra coverage publicity favorite hobby Newspaper radio coverage also good local people went Out way cover NATS Thanks go Bill Wood Dan Staehr KLIN Reid Warren Star-Journal Mary Kay Roth Lincoln Star wereall very good us greatest vote thanks al ways must go 300 volun teers made NATS function Helping Headquarters Johnny Clemens past president Academy Les Mary Hard Lansing MI edited pre pared NATS NEWS day six days Cora Stevick staffed PR desk Headquarters area answering phone making suggestions generally looking after things Without folks could have done much sure would like meet NATS 1983 great see old friends make new ones experience cooperation local clubs tradespeople enjoy company Lincoln Nebraska dignitaries share busy airport mili tary commercial general aviation aircraft modelers doing thing hot tiring wonderful Lets againll --Geoff Styles contestants Nationals won derful group people congeniality friendliness willingness help should model other clubs throughout coun try Thanks again fellows ladies super job Bob Underwood CD RC Scale conducted himself model feel CDs should follow enjoyable Nationals category have ever participated proved dont have strict disciplinarian order run event Bobs attitude contest king officials thanks also judges officials AMA staff made Nationals enjoyable event Congratulations candidates nomi nated vice-president upcoming dis trict elections Its disappointing see some districts nominating person office looks like good contest District VIII has three nominees VP Activities attended very successful contest spon sored Southern New Hampshire RC Club held Orange MA Orange Airport makes good RC contest site hope Southern New Hampshire Club will continue use its annual contest site AMA Activities Flight Trimming topic presentation recent meeting Charles River RC Club As Vice-President Im available come club make presentations pertaining AMA activities well technical presen tations special side event held Nation als comprised Executive Council members endurance event electric pow ered Kitty RC plane donated Lee Renaud Airtronics Lee Renaud formerly District now resides California prize $100 district expenses award ed first place additional $10 award beat John Worths time Re suits District Vice President Ed Izzo booming 9 mm 10 sec flight took first place addition beating John Worth way district VPs beat John above leads next subject am seeking club clubs help sponsor District Symposium held fall symposium will District meeting will comprised series workshops topics pertinent model building con struction flying techniques help needed please bring up next club meeting contact interested attended Great New England Scale Fly-In sponsored South Shore RC Club Bridgewater MA Contest Director Hank Iltzsch new CDs rec ommended since have VP Below photograph flight line plane foreground built Ray Hinds Balsa Bugs Bridgeport CT second pic ture 9 cylinder 8 cu homebuilt engine Roger Paul Rhode Island Aero Modelers Roger has engine mounted Travelair 4000 Series Close examination exhibits superior workmanship minute attention engine detail New Jersey New Yol II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aaoeiana VPraadevts Pete Rianchini 280 S Rroadway Yonkers NY 10708 Frank Oraach 9 l9itIow Ave Piscaraway NJ 08854 Hank Likaa 46 Cury Or. Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sassier 50 Randl Rd. No A-2 Schenectady SlY 12309 Wals Throne 208 55indentere Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts 56th AMA National Model Airplane Champion ships INats has now come gone has 94 Model Aviation seventh annual personal Stint sitting challenging sun seven days continuously 100 800 pm RC Pattern Scale Flight Judge mention matter self-aggrandizement rather offer assurance AMA offi cials DO put long hours work Nats along numerous local modelers us receive same pay 0 other compensations cannot valued terms money having devout love model aviation deep empathy magnificent men women flying machines partici pate great sport hobby year once before Nats host club THE LINCOLN SKY KNIGHTS de serves highest degree praise having pitched worked tirelessly assure smoothly-run Nats certainly WAS challenge us District II have East Coast Nats 83 planned addition least 300 volunteer workers during week Nats AMA requires about 30 workers few days preceding event set-up chores about handle takedown functions during first several days following Nats nucleus such work force local host club clubs cited food thought genuinely desirous having 83 Nats District II its environs Hosting N ats labor love mean LABOR MAD SIX Model Aviation Day New York observed Rockefeller Plaza sixth year August 14 1982 event everything good going such ideal sunny weather faces dispositions match good fellowship another mem orable occasion modelers assemble talk aircraft Around 200 models dis played awards made outstanding entries PR standpoint MAD Six real winner wide weekend cover age CBS NBC ABC Channel 11 New York Times New York Daily News AP UPI well newspapers Japan Spain other branches local national international media Although show fea tured RC models open ALL specialties earlier MAD happen ings Control Line Rubber builders present considerable numbers Speaking Control Line entrants famed CRAZY 8s CLUB Queens NY filled tables crafts Walt Umlands B-i 7 bomber thrilled crowds engine run-up procedures Tethered heli copter flights made frequently during day John Kanakos Astoria Queens numerous taxi demonstrations given Bob Duran Oceanside Long Island impressive Red Bipe AMA President John Grigg joined us did Doug Pratt AMA Special Events Director drove space shuttle orbiter/747 models NYC AMA HQ just occasion earlier column reported efforts obtain official Proclamation August 14 1982 Model Aviation Day MAD New York Well efforts paid off Hizzoner Mayor Ed Koch came through us great shape thus enabled read proc assem blage various intervals throughout day As always free parking furnished displayed model good time Congratulations RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK RCAGNY its member clubs great combined effort publicize model aviation AMA great national interna tional tourist mecca thanks wonderful folks Rockefeller Center per mitting us have other five MADs Hopefully shall privileged 1983 years come 800 am setting-up shot some Crsiv Rs Cluh memhers Joe Raspante sorry report passing good friend fellow modeler Joe Raspante arranged us present famous fascinating closedcircuit simulated RC Flight Trainer MAD Six Joe participated atourearlierMADs sudden death long before years show date created void hearts respected admired fine gentleman modeler RC pioneer heart felt sympathies Joes family sad time picture Joe shot last years LI DRONE SOCIETY Meet Norm Rosenstock kneels beside Waco Joe standing background left hand hip pocket Duration Landing Option 4 two rounds Speed Task T8 CDs Jim Harmer Dick Robbins Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PARCS 15th Annual Giant Sport Scale Competi tion Next day July 18 judged Scale Flight contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY DO keep busy three-pronged affair Sport Scale Giant Scale US Scale Masters Regional Quali fying Competition Other Judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti shown left November 198295 Still early am Inc space oroicer Is/ uls play hasjust trict II RC Coordinator Bill Fuori explaining certain Scale features ludees 'Tell ludgel' George Rose Lakewood NJ does thing Bob Karisson Wilmington DE looks iqui Annual dring Meet July Il drove down Thompson Park Lincroft NJ attend years edition traditional meet MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB weather gorgeous warmth hospitality guys gals something elseClasses ESL Sportsman Expert Saturday events two rounds TI Finally least smiling CD Jerry Behrens Far Rockawav NY Ernie Nikodem As announced earlier Ernie new District II Contest Coordina tor RC Pylon Soaring residing 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 What may NOT have known until now phone number 716 434-8350 Kingston Aeromodeers Though wish duplicate Contest Calendar sanctioned meets appearing elsewhere magazine John Martino asks mention projected date KINGSTON NY AE ROMODE LE RS non-sanctioned A-Scale Contest 16 October its Fun Fly size craft Scale 17 October Richmond Model Flying Club Staten land NY Larry Katz Chairman clubs July Air Show Great Kills Park Gateway National Recreational Area Staten Island NY reports over 5000 spectators wit nessed demonstration Aerobatics Gliders Sport Flying Formation Flying climaxed full-scale fly-by featuring club members fly full-scale well models Upstate AMA commitment date could attend AVP Frank Dresch Piscataway NJ represented AMA absence Thanks Larry thanks Frank LAKEHURST NATS IN 83 Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aaaociate Vice-Preaidnta Joe Eiben 36980 Valiny Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelptija PA 19107 Ougene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave S-otndala PA 15683 circus townbring clowns time year annual flying circus clubs across district missed GCRCC show Cincinnati arriving field directly Nats about hour after show over told great success week later after spending day Satur day working Don Chapman Vegas PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY engines found myself spending Sunday WORKS Club flying circus Dayton show opened Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team did great job demonstrating model aviation good sized crowd impressed job team did demonstrating model aviation public show put reason able mix entertaining aspects like lawnmower clown crowd routines demonstration capa bilities modern model aircraft After show team did its thing about two hours club guests took over flew everything Combat Limbo Pattern Giant Scale great show unique aspect end 25c per five minutes anyone crowd could try hand flying RC trainer great PR model avia tion resulted long lines waiting three flight lines Both kids adults kept lines busy least couple hours after show probably introduced reality RC people show itself biggest event year AMA Nats held Lincoln NE during first week August year atten dance long way record good time 701 did attend Ironically attendance District III seemed down compared years past spite fact closer recent Nats locations Unfortunately cant tell district entrants made out didnt have time get too volved CL FF Indoor areas RC crew didnt too badly managed recapture Masters Pattern crown after losing last year Tony Bonetti Dave Latsha unfortunately lost Quarter Midget crown finishing fourth fifth year Others District Ill did well Pete Willing Carl Lovins finished eighth ninth respectively Advanced Pattern am reasonably sure Dennie Harkai Billy Werwage did well CL aero batics last talked event hadnt started Nats success although wish could get people participate largest AMA events About time read frequen cy proposal should up final vote FCC takes place expected new frequencies will available use around middle October case answer question spell relief 'New frequencies acquisition new frequencies end book AMAs efforts assure survival RC rather end chapter book Frequency Com mittee will continue its efforts provide acceptable frequencies use Among ideas being analyzed should give us use possibly exclusively piece 900 MHz band recent months Ive received few comments State should have own exclusive frequencies frequencies should far enough other service preclude potential interference fully agree fact matter no such piece spectrum available unless able take away some other source frankly dont have muscle terms numbers take anything must basically beg anything get real salvation have repre sented law firm Jeremiah Courtney generally considered best business association Jeremiah Courtney Jerry himself AMA Life Mem ber has allowed us plead case very top level FCCand thus success providing member frequencies have hinted being under represented think could get exclusive frequencies hurry just properly represented extremely misinformed Some think spent money efforts would speed process wont way money could speed help solution would gamble large sums supporting political candidates assuming spent enough winning candidate would use influence benefit cause amount money would take would certainly exceed en tire budget AMA quite few years short cost doing right would too high effectiveness doing other way negligible present system best can afford surrounding few dol lars best people available price will accomplish goals within financial means reasonable FCC standards length time SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND Delaware District Calumbia Maryland Nsrnh Carelina Virgieja DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Avacciata Vica-Preudaasns Wayne Abernerhy 9205 Carenoon 3 upper Marlooro MO 20870 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Pd Nemport Nevun VA 23606 Homard Crispin 611 teectiwood Churlotnenville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotne NC 28210 Scanty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 0819809 john Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Cltvrcn VA 22042 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksvilie NC 27028 Frequency Caardinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 23301 month District IV column comes Lincoln NE home Sky Knights RC Club temporary home AMA during 56th Nationals Lincoln Sky Knights host club second time club does excellent job making Nats run like well oiled ma chine hat off Sky Knights can wear award excellence pride Nats attendance very low year have seen District IV mem bers competing well represented contribution workers would guess price gas cost food lodging main reason low attendance costs running Nats keep escalating attendance keeps declining idea separate Nats major category may way go personally think spending too much money small num ber people receiving benefits costs could probably reduced somewhat letting special interest groups use expertise run portion Nats thats difficult powers have closed minds comes 96 Model Aviation Safe Flying No Accident Nats within Nats Executive Council guess have doing things way long its hard see right way least try improve think its high time membership took long look Nats costs involved tried put program least break-even basis could done long have people Nats Executive Committee wont change Think about ityou can change After isyourdues money Election Time year District IV members will vote vice-president district Lets get word out vote candidate choice like what am doing vote dont like what am doing vote someone choosing least vote dont have national office up election year 1983 will vote AMA President New Officer District IV Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fay etteville NC 28301 will Frequency Coordinator District IV Paul has knowledge equipment computer keep up-to-date new FCC licensing transmitters operating near 72-75 MHz band suspect interference area write Paul can confirm whether operating station near Paul will have latest listing licensing 72-75 MHz band Paul will also warn clubs new licensing areas Whats Happening District IV Chesapeake Bay RC Club Just received following letter Don Vincent Editor Crab Rag Please present check $25000 AMA Building Fund behalf Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club CBRC Glen Burnie MD As know newsletter Crab Rag have collecting money through Red Brick bank meetings through Red Brick Fun Fly Unfortunately Mother Nature saw fit cause several post ponements fun fly perseverance finally paid off fun fly great success want take opportunity thank Jim Billups past President having fortitude see project success ful completion Speaking CBRC wish AMA best luck establishing new Headquarters behalf AMA District IV thanks CBRC job well done First State & Delaware RC Clubs fol lowing write-up pictures have come John Scott Delaware RC Club Second Annual New Castle County Delaware RC Team Challenge held July 17 1982 won First State RC Club Champ 1982 Delaware RC Club remains Chump second year last two years Delaware First State RC Clubs have met day family picnicking fun fly activity de termine will Champ Chump year Three events scheduled contributions skill levels satisfy team requirements three events team dead-stick landings paper plates hidden point values taxi combat against styrofoam balls towed oppo nents end long trailing strings 20-minute team Pylon race required pit stops equipment change photo shows Cary Sohi displaying proof positive won taxi combat event against opponents trailing styrofoam ball ball impaled propeller nis oniy ovine acrivitiesorganized among Delaware clubs really have good time social hobby activities during year Capital Area Soaring Association new Soaring group being formed Wash ing ton DC area intentions have association sponsor wide range Soaring activities same time work en hance enjoyment development sport fullest extent futher infor mation contact Capital Area Soaring Associ ation 12504 Circle Drive Potomac MD 20854 Thats month 17 Alabama Flood gia issippi o Rico South taoijoa essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 87S-5500 Aosocian VicO-Prqiduts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlen Charleston Heights SC 28405 A-hr Joseson 932 Bunyan Deiroy 8eacn FL 33444 JosooS Micaljz SR 00866 Boo t532 Fujardo PR 00644 Sd Moormon 70 Fifth Sn Shatinsar FL 32579 Harry Sherum P0 Ron 876 Onnonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lansrenceville Hmy L Decatur OA 30003 Frequency Coordinator Barnin Fields 1096 Oetario St. Jackooncille FL 32205 Phone Day 904 3888662 Newsletters constantly prove worth model aviation carrying timely news interesting articles Two interesting articles Ive seen Landing Instructions Beginners Thomas West Orange Sunfliers Orlando FL Report SEMPRA K&Bs New 4011 Engine Quickee 500 Stu Richmond Southeastern Minia ture Pylon Racing Association. As noted John Thomas student ready land model until reacts wing bobble having think long does take Johns answer Finally after several hundred good approach es ready set down good pilot willing invest time right Stu Richmond reported experience flying K&B 4011 Pylon race under condition would eligible heat points year-end points contest prizes name science Among other things discovered 4011s muffler superbly effective could open up new areas Quickee racing due dramatic noise reduction ways contribute modeling Writing newsletter articles eval uating products good ones Another way take modeling kids Middle Ten nessee RC Society again took modeling its annual demonstration Camp Brandon Springs camp open week free charge youngsters afflicted Muscular Dystrophy Several wheelchair campers noted control sticks RC trans mitters almost identical control sticks motorized wheelchairs Ever wonder get large model smaller sized vehicle Bo Tandrum couldnt get Quarter Scale model truck rigged way carry top truck Model builders usually accused being very graceful now however modeler does something grace ful Ron Huffman looks like ballet dancer top next page model tosser November 198297 second photo shows Lee Thomas left President First State RC Club accepting congratulations Rick Burns President Delaware RC Club front perpetual trophy Collin Gregory Secre tary First State RC Club looks pride spread over face Mike rarixz len aemonscrases ciun Telemaster some campers EECb5EJJI tUdbLJdIE9 N ing urn z3os method o iairryuug model Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice-residents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Qaincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12111 St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Knenand Pkwy. OmenntOrO KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Boo 243 Smithoilie MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonlsomme University City MO 63132 William 0 Sonvely P0 Box 281 Anbarn IN 46706 Sna, Wanson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazei Crest iL 60429 Bill Zinimer Boo 72 Varna IL 51 37S Frequescy Caodinator James Cheek 564 Oranncsester St. LeainstOn KY 40605 requests pictures have swered have coming dont have room Ill try get some batch space permits dont want leave anyone out since kind enough send Thanks recently got letter AVP Bill Zimmer telling about Ray Johnson Galesburg IL Mr Johnson has taken some young boys under wings has intro duced CL CL competition Best luck Ray boys us could own club ten mem bers has four members Junior/Senior age brackets though RC Club introducing CL FF Soar ing well think will help us club understand other interests well enlightening youngsters Im sure Ray Johnson will agree first picture month Rich ard Hardy Logansport Thunderbirds Indiana guys built 23 Live Wire Champs some local fun flies says have really some fun Ralph Chesher Ot Lapel I-lyIng MOOel ers Lapel IN Sent next picture club held its first Scale meet July hopes make annual event Scale really growing around .R Dale Arvin John Guenther Jim Vincel -By way John Guenther Dale Arvin members Southern Indiana RC Club club very active Scale sponsors Mint Julep Scale Contest owe guys thanks excellent job done excellent contest last two pictures sent John Fallis Aero Pilots St Louis MO put demonstration static display Boy Scout Adventure 82 Jam boree Aero Pilots assisted Signal Chasers RC Club Lafayette Esqua drille CL Club entertained some 17000 Boy Scouts Later June Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts same park three clubs should commended well done job hope some interest sparked result efforts Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodeesen Disitict VII Vice-Pies den P 0 Box 11134 Birnsinham Mi 4801 2 Assistant VicePressdent Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 AoctS Vice-Pressdeust Arthar Arm 1014 Woodbridqe Blvd Ann Arbor Mt 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 8 ShoremOod Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 RobesI 0 Landberg 4928 Tioga St. Dalatti MN 55804 William Rohrioq 4494 Tanqewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmome 5013 DOwest Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mt 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55428 Fnequesscy Coordinator Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northville Mt 48167 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 find myself writing months column midst last day preparations departure Finals Taft FF FAI Team Finals Rich very little news no particular report have some new tasks lingering concerns have special responsibilities interest reassessment contest coordinating philosophy practice raised storm warning column two ago response Make club meeting agenda item get some discussion going give synopsis have state mind drop note Russ K usual com plete essay Cencern air worthiness RC mod els large scale models particular recent distance flight line-and 55 lb weighing max-specs getting mixed reviews need input fate Nats another tough Combined categories have compromise usually expense Free Flight because hardest criteria satisfy Separate old Nats feeling gone forever have trouble bending expression interest like Nats combined because might want go over watch Indoor Outdoor Free Flight CL Speed RC Scale years Free Flight site remote Nats marginal field other hand National Free Flight Society chance offer some alternative sites possible separate FF Nats could find suitable available site Nats Gen eral Membership meeting Bob Dunham ex pressed dismay fate Free Flighters Nats question ranks finals site Team Selection central question wheres site Find rest will fall place Tulsa Sure Bob Tom Hutchinsons excellent wit per ception lost us now knew what Weather Bird Salt Peanuts Koko Archduke Trio could discuss Joyce Konrad Lorenz Monk Munk virtues fixed surface FAI power models columns sister magazine al ways highlight months reading Dragmaster A2 design will remain milestone model class miss him ex pression sympathy family may donation American Cancer Society notification Rosemary Hutchinson Arkansas S Louisiana S New Meoicr VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Prindl 5512 Soathmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley 111927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 75064 Oan Parsons 11809 Palmer NE Albavertlan NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrant Rd Orano Proire TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct mint TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Or. Eamtlesuills OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 Oavid Menairie LA 70003 As Teds AVPs Dan Parsons wrote monthly columns shortly 98 Model Aviation Ron shows good form lar wrights Mirage Circus Hobbies Enough now. Dan Parsons turning off switch MB-5 after flight 1981 Scale Masters Ted White VP doing transmitter honors after took office now its turn barrel again just returned flying Laser 200 F California Scale Squadrons RC Western Scale Nationals always well conducted well attended contest fifth time surely wouldnt continue driving way wasnt best run Scale con tests US 50 entries contest provided good cross section Standoff Scale modeling competition such also provided good reference several points want discuss First new outline static judging Standoff Scale being used Scale Masters program breaks three main categories used judge plane static subdivisions first glance appears good idea really Some top Scale modelers Ted White Bob Frey others argue such listed detailed break down components model will re sult large spread static scores exactly what happened Western Scale Nats static scores running high 96 down low 80s beautiful planes judging distance 15 feet should have statically scored within two three points other course biases final score very heavily towards static thus de-emphasizing flying what want Standoff Scale As remember Standoff Scale brought about de sire emphasize flying nearly scale models make simpler modelers get Scale competition Just opposite happening Standoff Scale rapidly returning Precision Class fidelity scale beauty important should cant help emphasize static expense flying plus seriously competitive requires model almost Precision Class Scale too Scale modelers either talented enough willing spend extra hours detailing model towards Precision Class fidelity Thus believe trend has already seriously threatened original concept Standoff Scale plus flying side supposedly 50% being slighted no challenge improvement com plexity being seen After main pur pose full scale plane fly sit ground look pretty full scale plane sitting ground just much scrap material until airborne carrying out its assigned mission second point brought home contest still too prevalent prob lem some judges either woefully ignorant about Scale flight incompetent badly biased three commented some length judges problem article May 82 Model Airplane News co-authored Gerald Martin myself have attending Scale contests since 1961 time have complained about flight judging three times third time Western Scale Nats just competed believe contestant sincerely feels flight judging team judges way Out line con testant has right complain has duty complain through channels course complain things badly wrong will anything ever put right Too us too shy too afraid etc complain contest officials no matter badly things being runthis wrong Look much com plaint about own score treatment like class action suit meant help modeling us would stand up counted judging badly off base Im sure judging problem would decrease times hear arguments being judge thankless job largely true its hard work true volunteer workno pay true ap parent idea individuals sacri ficing much would heartless remiss criticized Up point true modelers compete time should always appreciate hard work performed judges However allow appreciation completely protect judge judges obviously needed cor rective action allow poor judging con tinue seriously harm competitive Scale movement Once person agrees judge has taken obligation rather large within certain bounds should held accountable Scale flight judging its very nature broad difficult task such has long learning curve must formally studied critiqued other wise judge learn Now few personal comments beer-at-the-field issue First did issue arise Ive going RC meets since 1954 have never seen flying problem knowledge caused fliers drinking beer Ive seen lots modelers drinking beer meets Second whatever gave AMA Council idea have authority ban beer drinking model meets authority would propose enforce Preposterous matter local control problem arises have five large meets out Southwest West last few months own unscientific poll shows 100% opposition AMA Council telling us cannot drink beer meet Im sure some modelers go attempt control Big Brother didnt run across suggestion Council cut meetings over two per year will accomplish two very good things reduce expenditure AMA members dues money give Council less time pass needless rules regulations slowly engulfing us Until next time Ted puts back barrel write column assuming hes re elected long good flying Oh way think came somewhere middle Laser 200 F forgot look ball part really pleased good buddy Bob Frey flying MB-S Team Event took first place out nine entries gonna have take some lessons him Bob took seventh Ex Oert modified Sterling Spit Dans column brings surface idea Ive long time think part probably problem flight judging whether Scale Pattern attitude two ways look judging positive other negative negative attitude flier has earn points score highly wrong per rule book proper positive way judge consider score perfect until mistake found end maneuver whether judge liked maneuver big small selection etcjif no specific fault has found 10 Ive actually heard occasion Pattern judges brag never give over 8 maneuver attitude problem has no place judging same type attitude problem comes up Static judging also instance Dallas last year roundnosed Japanese fighter judged low Static After aircraft judged judge made statement builder/flier Zero just doesnt look right pilots answer because Oscar entirely different airplane although wrong Static score remained meet judge looked studied documentation should have everything would have okay Another instanceIve seen Dans MB-S marked down badly because Flat stabs out Dans stab exactly correct thickness airfoil plus cant tell 15 anyway againan attitude problem PS Nats Lincoln something hap pened worth reporting Free Flight modeler jumped over because said Free Flight flying area very bad and asked what going about tried explain although am vicepresident nothing could Sites selected committee man got very angry accused passing buck really being interested modelers really hit home incident very similar happened made want run office first place main goal figure out system try work within change everyone else can first two years office have learned enough about November 1982 99 gil ent - le crop ouster p.osea ny Bob sueglekoff comes wheel landing Kawasaki 32 things run know some changes need made should easier get understand work within system Things need much less complicated am working others come up some basic changes ideas achieve Please patient Nothing worthwhile comes quickly Colorado C Kansas aska XWysmir DISTRICT REPORT Travis MeilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Associate Vice-Presidants Robert Ball 2622S Cofiman Casper WY 82601 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 6 Stanford Fl Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lea 3701 S 44th Sr. Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Fulls SD 57103 1982 Lincoln Nats now history will probably noted re laxed contests recent years con testants seemed writer almost laid back fun fly atmosphere events attendance perhaps down some recent Nats enjoyed behind scenes things made such good Nats excellent cooperation willingness several model clubs take things prop make go person attending Nats felt pressure following groups Im sure would join super big thanks job well done District IX proud clubs Lincoln Area Soaring Society Aero Design Flying Club Beatrice Tender Props Omahawks Cobras Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks Frontier Flyers Lincoln Sky Knights host club talking Nebraska let share report Gale Sherman CD Grand Island Modelers Association sent mail recently July 17 18 Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks co-sponsored Fourth Annual Mid-Nebraska RC Championships Hastings NE 31 entries Pattern classes trophy plaques awarded through three places well cash prizes numerous manufacturers donations awarded also close meet Weather very good apparent good time attendance contest grows yearly popularity Awards given th tbraska Cham pionships Hastings NE sponsored Grand Island Modelers Association Hastings Sky Larks District IX column will share other good news items meet reports material pictures sent VP time time column has dealt items revolve around concept beginners programs Ive asked input ideas working others Ive also asked input title job description etc assist District IX Youth Activities Co ordinator Chuck Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 month Dis trict VI modeler Illinois has responded letter Dear Mr McGinnis have involved helping kids get started model aviation years Three years ago approached local park district about starting class model avia tion liked idea set up classes kids 814 years age classes ran eight weeks two hours week set up class four kits AMA Cub Thermic 18 Peck ROG last kit something built-up fuselage kids work own pace Out 36 kids far six able finish four reasons cannot finish low reading comprehension feel real need AMA get involved young people Set up program beginner need beginner coordinator need model kit coordinator Since cost big factor days would help series kits could found good quality wood simple basic construction low cost have ordering 48 kits materi als needed build fly rubber models order large still could get discount cost per child $1900 donate time what feel District Beginner Coordinator should along AMA have model ing 42 years have helped kids years would like little help companies AMA what am doing class start AMA Cub because can built quickly flies well Next Thermic 18 can learn cut shape wood third Peck ROG has built plans learn trim out flying model last has problem have tried several different kits built-up fuselage cases quality wood has poor kit liked best Pack Nite 16 found too fragile kids another kit Guillows Javelin would have worked well wood poor bit larger wanted hope letter will help planning anything can help please let know Sincerely John Scott Laughlin AMA 68973 2055 Laura Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 Thanks taking time write John Id interested hearing others subject youth activities areas readers column respond Johns letter please copy corre spondence District IX Season Flyer Program continues popular requests clubs over district few inquiries other districts coming monthly club South Dakota has copied idea offering own patch mem bership has suggested area Boy Scout patch supplier may have year patches could used around edge Season patch indicate con tinued participation program Maybe own club would like pursue op tion individualize little Send ideas well share col umn credit efforts Arizena forixa ii e Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rae Langois parcho Pains Verdex CA 00274 Aesociese Vjc.Pvueidangs Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 88107 To,y Capobianco 616 Lalorna Axe Modesto CA 95354 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Mke Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 86033 Bob Reynolds RI B Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90608 Al Williamson 445 Westbv Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 paid return visit North American Rockwell Club late July meeting room has high enough ceiling permit flying Indoor-type models Though club RC group like try different things Several members own club also went took some Indoor models good time clubs President Buck Rogers said club has flying site over year However has dead aim piece property owned North American Rockwell going through channels get better believe AMA insurance plan has important place clubs presentation management Speaking AMA Building Fund materials want remind stuff currently sale will discontinued years end So time read youve got around three months left get name honor roll minimum $50 donation fund raising will continue through next year different materials Also donors will listed less prominently So get Givegive now made mid-week trip Lincoln NE AMA Countil meeting Prior meet100 Model Aviation coivos isi place piaqun rar porrsman ciass Pattern Bob Lyons Contest Coordina tor CD Gale Sherman background nounced winners PA system Throckmorton ~ Expert routine caller son Terry IudusaJaIe Sherman John Boord Sr Grand Island Modelers Assn ing Ted White Bill Mathews taken field would have chance beat John Worths time electric pow ered RC glider glider transmitter furnished Lee Renaud market ing Lee calls Kitty sells something less $200 Its really great First up Ted White put fine flight exceeded John Worths time really neat thing isTed didnt crash Next up fellow Free Flighter Bill Mathews like shown side transmitter up Bill pro ceeded put third highest time record ed VPs chance beat Worths time think did Anyhow Bill did great having flown RC before pretty windy electric glider up last promptly hit power lines wind snatched side right out launchers hand Some quick re pairs bond paper rubber bands ready try again buddy box Ted White got above ground turbulence turned over Ted side telling left right etc managed get around six half minutes Yes beat Worth What lot fun After dark time Nominating Committee meet District VIII thrash out Ted White put ballot along old friend John Clemens Larry Sartor will also ballot Yes Ill also will Bev Wisnlewski District X After Nominating Committee meeting came Council meeting outstand ing thing did vote reduced rates totally disabled people Effective 1983 year trial period will same senior citizens rates Council also authorized submis sion FAI bids host 1983 FAi Pattern FF meets US FF Sacramento Pattern Pensacola AMA will also develop patch awarded people set AMA FAI records starting 1983 Perhaps former rec ord holders will able purchase made motion Dave Peltzs request idea good think nominated Reno Radio Control Club Hill Country Flyers AMA Award Excellence clubs earned through efforts putting recent ly concluded highly successful FAI Aeroscale meet Reno methanks fellows next day didnt have catch return flight until 530 pm went out Free Flight site timed flights got talk good cross section Free Flighters good daynot much wind warm hot like can Nebraska site fair lot tall grass made recovering models chore basically open country corn nearby direction wind didnt go fortunately Since get back couldnt attend workers banquet Saturday night left couple awards capable AVP Betty Stream give out stead Superior Service Suzi Stream Bev Wisniewski gals earned awards through working countless hours trade shows AMA booth working Nats Well done ladies thank Dont forget order AMA booth mall show No cost Schedule next club meeting possibly can Ill Theres still little left budget Thermals Alaska Monran on rrrgton XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough Oistrict Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aociate VicePresidenta Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocateilo 083201 Gary R Fuller 3050 RiverwOod Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 6 /cksburg St Spolnane WA 99238 OscE hVicklsne P0 Boss 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chic Young 202O 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 96003 Don zipoy 21418 NE Mary St. Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert BaleS 16439 SE Hass Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-6103 As read new RC frequencies may have released want know phase-in frequencies should select contact Frequency Coordinator Bob Balch can call him evenings 503 761-5103 call collect Also write enclose self-addressed stamped envelope please Seattle area get touch Al Watson 130145th NE Bellevue 98001 Having lost frequencies last several months can thankful have new ones go Some manufacturers have already announced very reasonable costs switching new frequencies owe thanks Fre quency Committee lawyer members HQ staff Most though owe thanks man Bob Aberle amount time effort has con tributed behalf unreal Making him Chairman committee smartest thing has ever done quest frequencies time gear up Expo Puyal up February 5 6 Bob Pfeiffer tells will bigger better models manufacturers room District XI contest calendar wrap-up District Xl meet Speaking con test calendar Jim McCarty Contest Co ordinator would like clubs get contests worked out dates info sent him ASAP quicker done better chance work out little conflicts Happiness full schedule no conflicts Jim another volunteer workers give up time put effort seeing district operates well does Jim has always done fine job thankless often us Jim thank Speaking contests October 11 date Stuntathon 82 four classes CL Precision Aerobatics Held Delta Park Portland 10 am 4pm will Dave Gardiners last contest CD Dave moving Seattle assume will just active was active areasFF CL RC As writing drizzle circuit yet set latest Flying Lines has question naire interested get filled out sent speaking Flying Lines fine publication honored AMA Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill selected John Thompson first inductee AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Congratulations John will three least FF contests October Fortunately same weekend October 23 Unfortunately may get until after thatAnyway will Power Bash Old Timer Contest FAI Thrash Harts Lake Prairie Should great fun recommend can get therego just watch RC docket have F-SOC Pylon races Hawks field Kent October 3 October 910 SRAC will host combined Pattern Scale Fun Fly Snohomish November 7 has F-500 Pylon races back Kent Hawks field Which just about wraps up contest season will prob ably usual number local get-togeth ers check local clubs find out action NorWesters have decided rent charged gym Hillsboro too excessive looking another site years Indoor meets Check Tammies Hobbies Beaverton possible Indoor goings Incidentally Duane Tammies has gone out way promote supply prizes Indoor con tests also stocks goodies Indoor mod els balsa rubber other specialty items will special order things FF has always hobby shops have foun dation hobby support body hurting during present woes especially hobby shops Support hem now will desperately need Seattle area FF types need look no further Kent Hobby needs Also check Strat-O-Bats information Indoor activity Seattle area Back South understand Willamette Modelers will run Indoor pro gram year Thats strictly hearsay though luck Barnstormers will run some informal Indoor meets have always great fun no pressure special types needed Last month talked about Haystack contest left out certain things till now set stage since Haystack waterbased fun fly must always means getting planes wind up out lake usually small motor ized boat staffed whomever gets short straw can remember Roger Misterek grim ly hanging onto boat motor keep motor becoming anchor because transom pretty well rotted year good boat since always must somehting wrong own Sargasso Sea Dave Liscia Terry McGill spent hours gathering up weeds pushing up Onto beach After stuff seemed reproduce itself seemed worse fore course planes got floats caught it caused much trouble Most often though got way chase boat Virtually time Steve Oeck went after plane pole way out Nobody has worked hard Steve did two days As plot thickens see radio nated Engel Pacific Hobby THE prize given Haystack see young Steve Oeck working very hard berry pick ing earn enough money very first radio know way ahead Now Haystack winners get trophies prizes allotted drawing November 1982 101 tickets given paid contestants Ralph Cooney contest manager decided see workers got chance prizes Yep Steve Oeck won Futuha pop ular win has never happened proved justice reward too long ago wandered Kent Hobby accosted Clarence Bull strange person hanging upside down over FF goodies Now immediate ly knew person could Strat-O-Bat exactly mystery until Steve Riley identified himself Later joined Ernie Linn back town wilds Kansas talked about things especially FAI finals site business position will way done now best way Logic has nothing tempt Sifleet et alto change things same trip spent time race run MARCs also attended Boeing Hawks Airshow about other wonders later Reward yourselfgo out fly something As finishing column got news Tom Hutchinson has died knew Tom knew ill some time may know Tom Free Flight columnist Model Builder teacher Hillsboro OR school system avid Free Flighter knew Tom passing will leave empty part will very hard fill Tom super person will miss him very much IUNIOBox FLIGHTf ED WHIT 17b Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 BooksTo Buy Buy MODEL PLANES quick colorful intro duction no plans Model Planes kid dy book book ought have available about house kids come age Include copy present along Dr Seuss other early readers birthday comes around lot good clear pictures 10 x 8 soft cover 72-page book neatly show just about different styles models Harper Colophon Book editors Consumer Guide published Harper Row book costs $295 recom mend buy copy now kids will grow up faster think books will also make wonderful prizes Del ta Dart contests dozen copies instead STYRO-FL YERS interesting effort could helpful parents teach ing tots use hands well introducing aeromodeling Published Random House $395 Platt Montfort drawings Judith M Leary Measuring about 12 x 8 its 32 pages filled colorful punch-out patterns traced fastfood expanded foam trays Sryro-Flyers could very useful way start off really young beginners wont mind designs rather aerodynamic ally inefficient KITS FOR KIDS might mistakenly think title hook lists kits sale Instead Kits Kids has over 100 projects kids eight years old down three lists materials needed plus structions illustrations make item other words parents teachers make up kits kids concept terrific trouble could find single project glider airplane kits rocket anything related avia tion/space could have missed boat plane y have included such book Im scolding authors hut rather ourselves aeromodelers being visible Published St Martins Press New York ing promising local recreation parks division 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BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION continues its role central clearing house assistance begin ners ages membership individuals clubs covers period 10 issues Associations newsletter Star Skippers published Send 20c postage stamp complementary copy newsletter forward membership check $10 Ed Whitten/BAMA P0 Box 176 Wall Street Station New York NY 10005 ** *** Off go wild blue yonder see next month City 208-page Kits Kids costs $795 authored Nancy Towner Butterworth Laura Peabody Broad illustra tions Penny Carter THE MODELERS MANUAL howto book Robert Schieleher has 183 pages soft cover about 8 x 11 s $1095 published Chilton Book Co Modelers Manual tries cover trains planes ships military vehicles cars rock ets fails Ive studied book three different times bookstores Ive tried hard see its good points Attempt ing cover different subjects doubt covers adequately will let other specialists speak own types models far airplanes go book does pass test gives some bad advice pertaining model airplanes No person can possibly cover aeromodeling satisfactorily much less six different hobbies lot better books can buy $1095 skip oneflFFS Dayton Duzzin Buzzards Join BAMA want quote Les Byrds recent letter Enclosed please find check $10 years membership BEGIN NING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIATION Im club secretary DAYTON BUZZIN BUZZARDS MAC Dayton OH joining BAMA group Buzzards primarily Control Line oriented hut strong FAC contingent side Therefore feel may have much offer beginner see BAMA opportunity increase own member ship 'Please send recent hack issues Star Skippers address follows Buzzing Buzzards MAC Les Byrd 11528 Reynolds Road Lewishurg OH 45338 telephone number 513/884-5360 club field bulldozed off last year hut after much cussing lobbying plead102 Model Aviation