FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
FCC PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES CAN AFFECT ALL OTHER RADIO CONTROL OPERATIONS Everyone currently enjoys Radio Control has stake outcome FCCs Docket 20120 Excerpts docket legalese proposed government ac tion included along article Al though docket directly concerned 27MHz frequencies its result passed expected seriously affect RC operation Heres elimination 27MHz RC activity will force now using move other frequency areas will mean crowd ing 72MHz frequencies also 50-54 amateur band will also drasti cally affect competition activities wiping out major portion total RC spectrum Pylon Soaring Aerobatics competition will lose big slice simultaneous flying activity permits people fly time Similarly will mean longer wait ing lines fly fun club flying fields net result will pressure flying sites already very large problem aside overall effect di rect impact now operate 27MHz frequencies very serious will simply forced out RC activity within year cant switch other frequencies --if can make switch will have invest money number people affected far has generally realized 72MHz RC frequencies popular because generally safer interference still thousands 27MHz RC sets regular use fact 72MHz operators also have 27MHz sets secondary uses boats cars spare planes etc4 recent sur vey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27MHz RC sets regular operation number may well far higher Note following statement recent letter FCC Citizen-Ship Radio Division alone since 1969 has manufactured sold excess 44000 radio control units 27MHz frequency estimate Citizen Ship Radio since its inception has manufac tured far excess 50000 radio sets 27MHz frequency current production 27MHz radio sets approximately ten thousand per year international effects too meets year jointly participated modelers US Canada World Championships may also affected countries 27MHz frequencies popular 72MHz legal RCour team could put peculiar po sition having fly World Champion ships equipment would illegal US implications regarding prac tice flying problems uncertainty switching equipment last minute enough rattle confidence team send out country other significant effects threatened FCC proposal Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee podiumleft presides AMA-sponsored meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April meeting explored reactions FCCs current proposal would include giving RC frequencies CB operators AM&also sponsored model press briefing following night advise AMA plans oppose pro posals Thomas R Perzentha ohoto aggravating matter princi ple use RC frequencies over years has highlighted compliance FCC regulations short FCC has little no problem RCers con trast FCC RCers have nightmare CB operations Except perhaps Prohibition per iod 30s has such flag rant violation federal law group people case CBers Despite some excellent performances few organi zations CB operators commonly under stood vast majority operations illegal FCC frankly admits impossi bility enforcement its CB regulations Yet CBers apparently re warded legalization much activ ity promise fre quencies made available meantime FCC has proposed re place RC frequencies may take away Discussions FCC officials indicate sympathetic plight fact remains did propose relief docket threatens take away five 27MHz frequencies Furthermore proposal currently written threatens away future licensing basic age groupthose under 18 youngsters age bracket now licensed isnt matter us ing other frequenciesthey would al lowed have Citizens Service license 72MHz Yet prime youth group Rhett Miller National RC Aerobatic Cham pion 15 1973 repeated 16 1974 team representing US World Championships 1975 17 example points up incredi bility aspect FCC proposal therefore makes other aspects suspect rewarding illegality taking away responsible users airwaves suggests years trouble-free oper ations RCers fully appreciated FCC Thats quite leads emotional reactions suggest order RCers recognized given help should ignore FCC regulations AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 RC Crisis Needs Immediate Response FCC AMAers RC Crisis cont operate please equipment manner frequency per haps enough make enforcement FCC regulations impossi ble FCC might propose offer relief legalizing what unacceptable before course what want ad vocate situation does generate kind thinking based what has actually happened CBers Hopefully ever satisfactory end result can produced through proper use demo cratic processes currently available Thus urge response FCC propo sal called law means have something say concerning proposal should follows 1 Comment writing including objections constructive counter-proposals manner prescribed FCC a Send original eleven required copies Federal Communications Commis sion Attn Vincent J Mullins Secretary Washington DC 20554 b Use following heading Comment Federal Communications Commission Matter ofDocket20120 Revision oper-RM-1508 1592 sting Rules for17511841 Class D stations19912052 Citizens21322300 Radio Service2318 2 To effective use typing rather handwriting However typing impos sible send anyway 3 Send copy also AMA 4 Mail time delivered FCC no later May 26 1976 Note as written request pending before FCC obtain 30 to-60 day extension deadline date possible time receive extension will have granted safest situation try write FCC before May 26 im possible write anyway send before June 15 Some word has received 3 4 week extension may pos sible help make effort effec tive copies congressmen along note asking help urged can important help elec ted representatives respondthe FCC sensi tive congressional opinion very significant factor makes crisis situation must have help RCers need dis pel feeling FCC officials RC use 27MHz minor can simply dispensed point needs massive rebuttal make sure no such feeling prevails FCC officials assure us under stand respect activity should take such assurances granted Thus AMA Hobby Industry As sociation RC manufacturers model press can expected represent interests modelers responding FCC arguments will effective backed hundredspreferably thousands letters FCC other words need make very visible widespread ef fects FCC proposal will put 1733 1905 2084 2317 law time letting George will good enough George other major interests will respond support massesthe users RC gear efforts may well wasted Needed letters tell personal problems caused proposal money already spent will wasted equipment purchased cannot used safely danger aircraft shot down tre mendous increase amount legal interference permitted RC frequen cies unfairness preventing future youthful participation scientific edu cational activity forcing additional investment order escape government-im posed crowding existing frequencies taking away law-abiding group order appease demand activity known plagued unlawful abusive oper ators giving away basis sheer number rather quality purpose reasons effec tive arguments based person al problems caused rather hy pothetical possibilities Unfortunately some FCC seem vaguely aware activity despite fact major magazines field millions dollars industry sales investment over thousand AMA sanctioned contests year RC hundreds clubs thousands modelers AMA industry press efforts make FCC aware can partially success ful simply because regarded lobby type representatives Therefore situation calls individual efforts prove what representatives saying really way can enlighten govern ment may appreciate scope activity So gets down person flies model plane steers model car boat radio everyone pitches inand quicklythe situation can turned around isnt RC will hurt seriously means model aviation whole will hurt since RC largest segment Something Control Line Free Flight interests think about products available today largely result RC business Because RC large justi fies investments new equipment products total market Without such market proliferation progress pro duct design availability can expected suffer Most whats market today would available CL FF people customers So serious curtailment market what FCC proposal threatens can have significant effect non-RC activity crisis therefore model aviation AMAs approach current problem has two goals first prevent least delay effective date FCC pro posal second obtain additional fre quencies RC As presently proposed FCC would al low CB operation five 27MHz RC channels jan 1 1977less year now After date addi tional five-year period beyond expiration current license CB RC operations would supposedly permitted same frequen cies considered absolutely unaccep table two operations compatible harm RC operationthe interference safety problems would disas trous Lending support AMAs position re garding safety CB operations author ized RC channels Federal Aviation Administration AMA has working close ly FAA recent years regarding gen eral safety problems related model flying basic danger models losing control crashing potential property damage personal injury FCC proposal announced AMA HQ conferred FAA personnel Washington got agreement fact CB RC operations same frequencies incompatible real safety threat As FAA official put .. unless discipline CB operations can im proved chance safe RC operations model aircraft same frequencies seriously compromised probably impos sible FCC proposal become fact de spite basic objections happening feel least five-year transition period should provided CB per mitted current five RC frequencies period would allow cur rently have investment 27MHz RC equipment have reasonable time transition amortization invest ment However regardless what happens FCC proposal need additional fre quencies acute FCC granted five 72MHz frequencies RC 1966 AMAs membership just over 17000 about half involved RC Since membership has almost quadrupled current 60000-plus AMA members about 75% identified RCers So number RCers AMA has jumped 500%from about 9000 about 45000in just 10-year span thats just AMA Studies indicate AMAers dedicated ac tive model fliers so-called cream crop about 10% total num ber involved verified industry sales figures indicate far RC equipment sold can accounted AMA members clubs Thus total problem far greater obvious just looking AMA picture point what relatively good RC picture 1966 has deteriorated considerably 10 years terms crowding available RC channels lose fre quencies therefore unacceptable need obtain relieve constant ly increasing growth problems last few years situation cur rent threat posed FCC proposal threat realized effect will far worse merely setting RC back few yearsit will choke activity drastically Current growth already choking gradually situation needs relief stead tighter quicker choke immediate horizon YOU can help prevent happening joining effort RIGHT NOWI Note This formation has directmailed approximately 2000 individuals including presidents over 1200 MA char tered clubs special interest organizations AMA officers modeling press RC manu facturers over 400 newsletter editors will effective dividual responses made FCC rather petitions lot people sign continued page 61 58 Model Aviation oO -a -o 4-Co 0 Ocu 0 U U -a LI a 4-0 C' w ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** byJOHNNYCLEMENS ** ** ** **Aeronautics president Academy Model /6 WEIRD WEATHER ! Aeromodelers probably sensitive changes weather group folks am certainly weath er worrier highest order Right now being written Dallas under tornado alert flashflood alert After over six months drought just eleven inches rain earthquake places Oklahoma yesterday New York city 96 degree temperature April 18th 80 degrees Miami floods North Dakota serious droughts Color ado happenings have set records extremes general over country Considering sight GODs way warning us PERHAPS IT WOULD BE WISE TO STOP OUR SINNING OR AT LEAST CUT BACK ON IT LITTLE HOW MUCH IS WORTH WORTH 7 JOHN WORTH Since get work very closely AMA Executive Director John Worth em rather frequently asked opinion him highest paid employee AMA has have always extremely high opinion dedic ation effectiveness just watched performance Johns pert should impress too Worth just attended two days ClAM aeromodeling division Federation Aeronautique International eeetings Paris France Bureau Meetings Council time loaded tension cause some differences problems full FAI Council After rush ing meeting Orly Airport Just barely making Swissair plane Geneva just making another plane connection Swissair 747 New York bushed got seata settled down catch some sleep during 7j hour flight snoozed John Worth started write Minutes meeting just left ClAM Secretary AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE WORTH WROTE ON ClAM AND AMA BUSINESS FOR S X SOLIDHOURS finish story dedication made tough connection another plane going Detroit couldnt get dir ect flight ToledoWe flew Detroit got rent car JOHN WORTH DROVE ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOTEL IN TOLEDO order attend meetings other duties Weak Signals RIG Conference WE HAD LEFT PARIS AT NOON end ARRIVED IN TOLEDO AT 11 PM picked up 7 hours time zones W 0 W please think about six hours jflng Worth did could have slept like lazy 7 President did didnt get paid extra did because believes work ALL OF US TIME HONORED SNOWJOB ! young folks us old guys like FRANK EHLING HENRY STRUCK CARL GOLDBERG FRANK flAG HAL DEBOLT IRV OHLSSON SAL TAIBI LEG HARD course myself try make think y worked hard school leard ing READIN RITIN RITHMATIC please notice didnt learn spell properly ** * ***** ** * * NEW USE FOR ODDS N ENOS OF MODEL GLUE perhaps teaching dog stay RAISE THE DOUGH RAFFLES case group isnt using popular means raising funds may suggest RAFFLES WEAK SIGNALS RIG CLUB have several years held very popular successful AMA raffle famous RIG Confer ence Funds realized effort have donated WEAK SIGNALS Toledo AMA gesture benefits EVERY ONE OF US Other groups use raffles gener ate needed funds too just rec eived note JOHN TARGOS Project Chairman 1976 RIG MASTERS Tournament giving plans National Society nL Radio Controlled Aerobatics raffle gen erate funds Sept 4 5 6th MASTERS can get raffle SUPER PRIZES tickets either buy yourself sell turn money JOHN TARGOS 3229 DIANORA DR PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA 90274 Tickets buck apiece MACA NEWSLETTER Miniature Aircraft Combat Association found individuals offer con duct raffle help raise funds postage printing MACA Newsletter etc Sometimes say Im individual What can Well AMAer offer ing help MACA raffle GEORGE T MATTEl 105 FRANKLIN RD HAMDEN CT 06517 control line combat flyer just want back exciting form model coepetition send George 91 raffle donation Ya eight win! CONCLUSION RAFFLES ATTRACT MONEY ** ** ** * * * ** * **** ** * * RAY OF SUNSHINE AFTER SURGERY vividly remember regained consciousness first thought IF IM DEAD WHY DO HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM 7 YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN AMA Just fine ldphone conversation DAVE WALLICK Elyria Ohio end brought something mind bears repeating Dave has must active competitors control July 1976 59 An AMA meeting during Toledo RC Conference provided opportunity AMA President Johnny Clemens center confer other leaders concerning unified approach regarding FCCs proposal open up 27MHz frequencies CB operation Left Roy Moody president ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing Right John Bridyo president IMPBA International Model Power Boating Association line carrier flying past After several deep thoughtful conversat ions lately em tickled sea Dave wanting cork some young sters end way pay back some fun has f roe modeling better still Dave beginning understand griping about rules procedures accomplishes little sore asking someone else angry Profit zero said tonight Pd like rules committee end maybe later Executive Council start simple! Volunteer YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AMA WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DISTRICT eleven districts live dont know just LOOK AT THE VICE PRES IDENTS COLUMNS AMA NEWS section MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE top VPs report list states responsible YOUR VP makes appointments commit tees boards YOUR DISTRICT want apartofthings get touch VP let him know what eras youd like help will find VPs have over hurdles DARNED FINE FOLKS DO get touch VP expect him find reed mind already has about 3000 9000 folks worry about Dave Wallick has promised get touch HIS VP Don Lowe Folks directive forces AMA have built handsome machine built AMA up 60000 members serve us fun wellorganized recreation/sport/hobby BLESS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! * ** *** * ***** ** ** * * * * ** PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FORM OF KNOWLEDGE SAY THATS RIGHT BUT IT IS ALSO THE MOST THOROUGH AND MOST INDELIBLE OF LESSONS CANADIAN AND AMA NATIONALS SAME WEEK Last year thru unfortunate circumstance Canadian National Model Airplane Championships AMA National Model Airplane Championships same week planners both meets vowed wouldnt happen again BUT DARNED IF IT DIDNT no bodies fault waiting hear Air Force Canadians go ahead commit themselves date chose first full seek August intended AMA NATS week previous anyone chose could attend both championships final word came found WrightPatterson AFB dormitory housing would available same first full week August WARREN HITCHCOX handsome Presi dent MAAC MODEL AERONAUTICS ASSOC IATION CANADA have gotten visit several occasions since decisions made both very sorry conflict spirit friendly sportsmanship ham existed between associations members se offer joint vitation Canadian Nationals will Western Canada Calgary Alberta AMA Nationals will East US Dayton Ohio instances might diffi cult travel clear across count ry both us Presidents AMA MAAC warmly invite cross border enjoy other guys NAT 5 Warren Hitchcox Johnny Clemens say Good flying wherever go PARDON MY SMUG EXPRESSION ! isnt often us little ordinary people get chance put down real bigie look ing up spelling word column FOUND SPELLING MISTAKE IN THE DICTIONARY! wish check page 299 paperbacked NEW EDI TION WEBSTERS DICTIONARY Banner Press word manger has mis printed read manager Ill bet people read dictionary thoroughly WATCHIT WEBSTER! MILESTONE MODEL PRESS INVITED As AMA president Chairman meetings AMA Executive Council have during term office occas ionally invited interested guests meetings has kept very limited few because council consists fourteen people usually some Associate Vice Presidents staff attending well meetings could very easily become impracticle alwaysgreat agenda load Feeling might help model press understand Council problems resulting actions am using Presi dential privilege invite represent ative model airplane consumer magazine publishing firms attend Executive Councils next meet ing sill held allday session Quality Inn Anaheim California April 30th press folks vited witness entire meetino much wish sincerely hope press folks sill attend order better understand end decisions made guiding AMAs destinies WORTH THINKING ABOUT AS AVERAGE WE HAVE ABOUT 14 HOURS A DAY DURING WHICH WE HAVE CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT SOMETHING AMA DISTRICT 1 MEETING T I pleasure honor tending really outstanding District Meeting New England area 495th R/C Squadron hosted meeting Nashobe Valley Tech Auditorium complete displays model aircraft door prizes refreshments counted 350 people still coming friends heck District Meet ing representation meeting conducted AMA District Vice President Cliff Piper Cliff incidently oldest per son Executive Council standpoint years service indicates great dedication belie John Worth AMA Executive Director honored guests end both agreed honor just 495th Squadron did such fine job puting meeting made real proud wearing honorary patch jacket sure hope leading clubs some other districts 5t present arent having District Meetings sill take inspiration 495th Squadrons efforts gather model ers districts together can communicate better New Englenders set fine example * *** ** * * * ** **** ******* * * ARE YOUR EARS BURNING? An avid model plane builder showed up club meeting both ears badly burned asked come des cribed accident said working plane phone rang Without looking up reached over instead phone picked up hot iron wife using put ear burned heck out myself did burn other ear Well call doctor didnt ** *** *** * * ** ** *** ** *** ** * FRUSTRATION day am forced make weighty decisions along comes some well meaning friend takes ice cream parlor has 31 flavors! FEARLESS AUSTRALIAN MODELER ! very colorful friendly group Australian modelers traveled way Bern Switzerland R/C World Championships last September TOM PROSSER Australian Team Manager jolly round faced guy friends told proven himself absolutely fear less asked said once model plane flown over landed lion nark DownUnder lend Tom didnt hesitate right after Well wouldnt NO VISIBLE MEANSOF SUPPORT S FAI World Conference Ottawa Canada last September met new people Among cute ani mated little lady Bernice Roth wife Mickey Roth NAA National Aeronautics Asan office Washington interested hearing of travels occasions representing Academy Model Aeronautics places So interested fact blurted out have legitimate business FLArTERING RESPONSE KS honestly have no idea actually read what write asked put newsletter mail ing lists WAS OVERWHELMED much excellent newsletters too! THANKS wonderful people worth keeping touch with! all now odel Aviation RC Crisis P 58 doesnt mean such petitions cant sent rather individual comments effective people sim ply use same words others generally effective Any message therefore pref erable individuals own language rather someone elses other hand using same general themes principles im portantmany included article Therefore recommendation use document made provide basic ideas expanded elaborated upon individual variation accordance what person considers important ever MA members non-member RCers needed let themselves heard government imp tant RC crisis yet ever letter needed written persons representative Congress time John Worth Executive Director EXCERPTS FROM FCC DOCKET 20120 following abbreviated version FCC proposal Some sections relating CB rather RC use 27 MHz Citizens Radio Service have deleted since pertinent Also bold face type has used highlight particularly significant inform tion Similarly some notes within parentheses have added clarify other information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20554 Matter Revision operating Rules Class D stations Citizens Radio Service Docket 20120 RM-1 508 1592 1733 1751 1841 1905 1991 2052 2084 2131 2300 2317 2318 NOTICE OF INQUIRY AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING Adopted March 19 1976 1 A Notice Proposed Rule Making above captioned matter released July 31 1974 published Fed eral Register August 5 1974 2 In its First Report Order Com mission relaxed certain operating require ments Class D Citizens Radio Service sta tions affecting station identification per missible communications 3 In combined Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making will address several important issues addressed earlier Notice integrally related subject Class D frequency expansion docu ment intended elicit comments dustry public new areas concern 4 Foremost among issues brought attention recent weeks possible intermodulation IM inter ference between Class D transceivers operat ing certain frequency spacings Most Class D receivers presently marketed utilize 455 kHz either first second intermediate frequency IF Recent laboratory tests ap pear indicate IM products would generated Class D transceivers operating channels separated roughly 450-460 kHz sufficient magnitude significantly degrade performance victim receiver type frequency expan sion proposed earlier Notice other numerous expansion proposals contemplated use frequencies beyond present 23 channels could result severe degradation Class D communi cations because multitude IM pro ducts might generated laboratory analysis phenomenon now underway will documented report re leased FCC Office Chief Engineer near future 8 With respect expansion chan nels available Class D use number al ternative plans addition plan pro posed earlier Notice have sug Released March 29 1976 gested Three possibilities out lined below a Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 58 split channels provide 57 SSB-only chan nels plan would involve reallocation 5 exclusive Class C RC frequencies Class D service b Expand number channels avail able shared AM/SSB use 53 split channels provide 52 SSB-only chan nels c Expand number shared AM/SSB channels 45 split provide 44 SSB-only channels plan would involve reallocation present 5 exclusive Class C RC channels Class D Service 9 We herein proposing proceed expansion given alternatives b c above would provide totals 115 105 99 channels respectively expansion plan selected would depend principally upon informa tion supplied technical data contained comments Notice 12 Internationally band 261-275 MHz allocated Fixed Mobile Services except Aeronautical Mobile Addi tionally frequency 27120 MHz 6% allocated use Industrial Scientific Medical ISM equipment Fixed Model Services protected interna tionally interference received ISM operations between 26960 27280 MHz adjacent higher band 275-28 MHz allocated Meterological Aids Fixed Mobile Services should noted under allocations resolution instances international interference tween stations Fixed Mobile Ser vices subject provisions Interna tional Radio Regulations regarding such inter ference take account relevant international notifications frequency signments countries involved Consider ation should given fact now substantial number assignments bands notified other countries well United States Thus up ward expansion channels Class D Citizens Radio Service could generate addi tional problems international interference especially during higher portions sun spot cycle 13 On subject protection grand father rights existing land mobile users Class C RC operating proposed ex pansion channels have reconsidered original proposal allocating exclusive channel equipment amortization now believe such allocation would acceptable solution Again have ex amined numbers licensees affected such compromised light can see no justification reserving 20 kHz channel several thousand land mobile li censees other channels would serving some 3 Million Class D licensees Moreover such reservation chan nel eventually revert Class D service FCC76-277would unnecessarily complicate expansion 39864of Class D frequencies accordance terms present authorizations balance license terms plus 5 year renewal expiration re newal proposed such operations must cease During period shared land mobile/Class D use land mobile licensees would accorded no interference protection Class D licensees keenly aware dislocation arrangement could cause some licensees however such mat ters Commission must determine what course action overall best interest public path tempting follow 14 A matter affecting Class C Service integrally related whole area frequencies privileges license classifi cation present rule requirement individual must hold two separate licenses order obtain both Class C Class D op erating privileges believe arrange ment creates unnecessary paperwork both applicant Commission reason proposing delete availability Class C license entity unto itself would combine privileges Class C Class D licenses no new Class C licenses would issued present differential age requirements two services 12 years age Class C 18 years age Class D would resolved allowing present Class C li censees under age 18 continue operations requiring new applicants meet age requirement Class D license 18 We wish emphasize fre quency expansion proposed herein interim step intended relieve immediate frequency congestion problem Class D Service will make effort expedite proceeding hope sues raised herein can resolved rule changes implemented January 1 1977 FCC Office Plans Policy OPP has begun series planning studies will take account long-term needs general public personal radio communica tions ultimate goal developing effective personal radio communications service public study program will investigate areas FCC costs ie li censing regulations enforcement growth potential personal communications spectrum availability equipment costs service quality potential interference televi sion other services recurring difficul ty plagues present Class 0 frequen July1976 61 FCC Docket Excerpts continued des long distance propagation radio signals refracted ionosphere during per iods high sunspot activity present 11 year sunspot cycle its low point ever 2 3 years number sunspots will increase appreciably causing oftentimes severe long distance interference problems 27 MHz remedy problem alternative will studied OPP relocation personal radio users fre quencies VHF spectrum such 220 MHz 900 MHz sunspots have no ef fect communications 20 Pursuant applicable procedures set forth Section 1415 Commissions Rules interested parties may file comments before May 26 1976 reply com ments before June 101976 accord ance provisions Sections 1419b Commissions Rules original eleven copies statements briefs comments filed shall furnished Com mission relevant timely filed com ments reply comments will consid ered Commission before final action taken Commission may also take account other relevant information before addition specific comments invited Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making Responses will available public inspection during regular business hours Commissions Public Reference Room its headquarters 1919 M Street NW Washington DC Federal Communications Commission Vincent Mullins Secretary AMA MEETING WITH FCC ADDS NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday April 22 meeting ar ranged between AMA FCC officers Rep resenting AMA John Worth executive director Walt Good AMA Frequency Com mittee member representing Chairman John Strong unable attend Jeremiah Courtney AMA legal counsel FCC represented Charles Higginbotham Chief Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Richard Everett Assistant Chief Amateur Citizens Division basic purpose meeting explore possibility deadline extension public comments FCC Docket 20120 FCC proposal threatens take away five RC frequencies 27MHz band meeting also provided opportunity explore some details proposal includ ing AMAs objections positions pre sented formally later AMA day before filed formal request deadline extension basis request fact May 26 date would permit fair response ma jority would seriously affected FCC proposal noted FCC official announcement released just after practically model maga zines gone press end March Because would end April before magazines could print full story meantime FCC announcement general news media lacking detail particularly regard effect RC operations Thus full story needed told RC modelers would have opportunity respond en titled could generally pub lished until first May because normal two- threeweek lag postal system delivery maga zines typical second- third-class mail readers would getting informa tion very late position time factors acted effectively deny large majority would adversely af fected FCC proposal right due process citizen participation law-mak ing As evidence AMA provided collection current model publications noted AMAs message about FCC proposal very much compromiseda small notice got inserted very last minute substituting photo AMA News section could done since printing schedule could delayed major cost penalty AMAs extension request got good hear ing sympathetic Without promise being made indicated 30-day extension might possible would probably decided before end April made plain FCC under great pressure resolve CB matter end year delay current process would very difficult accommodate got may rather no time read may have final word ex tension request call AMA HQ can verify Aside extension request obvious FCC agreeable provide new frequencies replace may taken away Docket 20120 re gardless final action docket means FCC proposal does come being can expect some addi tional frequencies next few months will tell whether talking about replacement additional frequencies lot depends upon docket goes example docket cludes possibility adding about thir teen frequencies CBers 2728 2754 range some serious technical prob lems anticipated trying problems verified technical objec tions may submitted CB manu facturers FCC may inclined offer frequencies RC basis CB objections may apply RC AMA Frequency Committee look ing feasibility using frequen cies RC potential advantage crystal change may required ex isting equipment However 13 frequencies may availablethe separation nar rower current equipment can tolerate about five may useable would reasonable trade cur rent five RC frequencies proposed given CB operators doent work out next likely group region 32 42 MHz Depending upon various makes equipment conversion can simple complicated offers promisemore added RC fre quencies rather substitutions loss current 27MHz frequencies again AMA Frequency Committee exploring possibility whatever may worth meeting indicated AMAs recommendations use frequencies will receive friendly consideration Quite bit time spent matter instant licenses recently authorized FCC Class D CB operators FCC officials indicated might extended Class C RC sug gestion made could mean time relieve need pointed out FCC regarded Class C operations considerably freedom Class D Thus permis sible someone does yet have license operate RC transmitter under direct supervision someone else has current license Therefore except may completely alone pos sible RCers operate waiting license applications processed AMA Contest Directors please note licensed RCer close non-licensed operator can make latters operation legal former acts supervisor insure op eration otherwise accordance FCC regulations provision however AMA pressed extending instant licensing process RCers simple matter avoid ing discrimination against group users especially since same application used RC CB operators An important point agreement pro duced meeting FCC permitted CB RC operations same frequencies RC activity would adversely affected impractical also potentially very dangerous model aircraft flying involved Thus portion FCC proposal suggests five-year period frequency sharing RC CB unrealistic acknowledgement further supported FCCs Frequency Assignment pro mises FCC support new RC frequen cies evident current docket So behind-the-scenes story FCC recognizes problem willing help provide new frequencies negative note however FCC attitude seems loss current five including 27255 RC frequencies 27MHz band inevitable probably years end contradicts previous indica tions other FCC people would probably happen several years What can turn attitude around massive objection RCers per cur rent AMA effort other words should simply accept pessimistic FCC atti tude should try change next step AMAs effort besides urging interested parties respond FCC docket arrange meeting FCC commissioners seek appreci ation AMA position FCC time schedule procedural handling Docket 20120 unfair prejudicial RCers effort successful possibility stretchout FCC proposed timetable can increased turn could buy time 27MHz RC operators use equipment before changeover cant avoided becomes necessary what AMA feels should provided current RCers 27MHz accordance basic principle what have should given others adequate compensation Much will heard before really know stand next six months will develop trend will set pattern 1977 beyond meantime AMA acting behalf RCers working everyone concerned 62 Model Aviation Its situation complacency considerable hope improvement what right now can regarded crisis lot happening behind scenes may obvious exactly kind situation proves need na tional association working behalf its members Its what AMA dues provide addition insurance competition li cense news activity AMA born crisis during thirties flying gas engine models banned two states Out such crises unified membership reaction enables ganization far effective lot contradicting viewpoints prevail Its critical time much can come challenge get involved cause situation although can hurt can lot good needs participation efforts AMA officers industry leaders backed up individuals stand loseor gain FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Because crisis nature FCC formation issue necessary omit publication minutes Execu tive Council meeting Meanwhile next council meeting April 30 will reported next issue magazine fol lowed issue after minutes meeting order provide minutes interested AMA members over whelming issue AMA News minutes copy will provided mem ber requests setno charge involved stamped self-addressed envelope required Simply ask note phone THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model Aviation will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects 1976-77 Program 1977 US RC Aerobatics Team April FAI ClAM Officers Meeting Contest Calendar addition Model Aviation magazine month includes following table con tents Articles Air Force Museum Con trol Line Trainer Handle Balancing CL Stunt Models Pitch 4th National Paper Airplane Championships Toledo RC Conference Mod el Designs Comedian RC Sport Bi plane Cardinal Sinner CL Stunt Fox FF Old-Timer Nesmith Cougar Rubber Scale Twiggy Simple Rubber-Power ROG Special Features regular columnists Radio Control Tech niq ue Sport/Aerobatics Soar ing Scale Helicopters Pylon Racing Con trol Line Scale Aerobatics Combat Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Coenhcticot achosemns New Hampshire e Inland IVennont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper DisI Vice-President Highland Avenoe Atkinson NH 03811 Anooclane Vice-Presidents Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland MC 04106 Charino H Loaroyd 58 Colonial Village Amhurst MA 01001 Al Novotnlk 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 00860 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd Hadley MA 01035 No District report month New Jenony New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Diot II Vice-Presideot 38-29 213 Street Bapoide NY 11381 Associate /Ice-Preuldnto Bill Boon 7706 269th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 John GnU 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Moonplaleir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07087 Del Runkle Jr 65 Dunebach Ferry Rd. RD Cohoes NY 12041 Jock Sammarco 2062 Emernen Ave union NJ 07083 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Having just returned Toledo Show gigantic annual effort Weak Signals R/C Club city wonders sort thing will max-out super-expositions becoming large crowded mere navigation through aisles becoming ach leve mont crowds surrounding ex hibitors booth rendering viewing pro cess exercise futilityit seems greater number small mall-type shows cities throughout country would represent step forward reaching mod elers overall scheme thingsafter modelers can afford two three hundred bucks travel lodgings tend trade showanyway Toledo Show always great experience boon hobby credit very worthy group Weak Signals George Buso great reluctance have ac cepted resignation George Buso R/C Contest Board Member District 2 George has served capacity monumental dedication distinction 4 years now feels torch should passed another sodoing ex presses feelings following match less eloquence John want strongly state maybe emphasize necessary feeling about matter resignation based solely contention simply have served long enough about four years have enjoyed position responsibil ity work associated fact experience has great have no animosity toward anyone anything perfectly frank very much enjoyed sociation other great modeling people district few meetings Nats attended other representatives truly positive experience So resign During past few years have developed fundamental lief about wonderful hobby/sport appointed Contest Board member should serve no 4-5 years As example Joe Friend others have ex tremely active scheduling meetings work sessions interpret rules properly schedule events 76 contests type manifested enthusiasm shouldnt channeled good whole district Lets bring new ideas approaches enjoyment Thats John summary want step aside now permit younger en thusiastic individual grasp opportunity run has helluva invig orating experience working Thanks can add know younger enthusiastic individual nor nicer guythan George Buso Joe Friend could agree wholeheartedly Georges recommendation successor have appointed Joe Friend new District 2 R/C Contest Board Member fortunately us has accepted assuming new assignment Joe thus formally relinquishes tenure associate vice-president capacity has served wellwe say formally because Joe sures us will continue policy ac tive constructive assistance enabling AMA readily respond needs terests fellow modelers Fred Blackburn hereby reminded listed elsewhere magazine Fred Blackburn residing 8 Blue Spruce Lane Commack New York 11725 home telephone516543-9097 business telephone516-574-1 128 now sole exclusive R/C Contest Co ordinator District 2 please confine communications relating radio-control con test matters attention rather George Myers preceded Fred area activityand point wish thank George kind cooperation having cooperated fully assuring completion difficult transitional period Bob Aberle As growing concern interest generally frequency problems confronting R/C specialty within membership believe appropriate re mind Bob Aberle 33 Falcon Drive Hauppauge New York 11787 tele phone 516-265-7036 AMA R/C Fre quency Committee member located Dis trict 2 Accordingly please communicate Bob concerning such matters Walt Throne pleased announce have appointed Walt Throne associate vice president Central New York area District 2Walt president Central New York Model Aircraft Association appointment will assure modelers located part district effective capable representation connection AMA mattersWalt may reached mail person Westvale Plaza 2104 West Genesee Street Syracuse New York 13219 telephone 315-468-6544 Walt conJuly1976 63 ducted successful meeting Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse March 19th John Grigg AVP Lockport New York atten dance representing AMA Circular Month What has winner contest Impressive contest-announcing circu lar flyer received SKY ROVERS FLYING CLUB Clifton Springs New York announcing its contest held July 10 11 1976 Harold Ford Clifton Spa New York CD addition containing salient features meet including artistic map countryside work art sports well done drawing numerous colors Cur tiss jENNYwe deeply indebted work art Harry Braunlich sec retary SKY ROVERS residing Victor New Yorkaccording Harry club purchasing flying-field con test scheduled held therewe certain ly wish SKY ROVERS well both un dertakingsfor record event listed 5th Annual NYS RIC Fun-Fly Championships would like re ceive further information suggest contact said Harold Ford 11 Stephans Street Clifton Spa New York 14424 tele phone 315-462-2235 Matter Association just quick word closing about lat est addition numerous ASSOCIA TIONS springing up various parts District 2 known MIN IATU RE Al RCRAFT ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTERwe attended ganization meeting recently shall tell about subsequent issue GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio C Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lows Dial Iii vice-president 2110 N Kings Arms Circle CentersHle OH 45448 AssocIate VIm-PresIdents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennettl Wharrey Or. RD l Sewlciclay PA 15143 Harry Py Logan Sq Apt A100 410-12W Johnson Hwy LansdalePA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 1703 Grant Blvd. Cleveland OH 44130 received fine letter Fred Fischer Trevose Pa seems Fred likes some things Ive said Veep Report would like add couple important things real basics modeling business First reminds us get ting keeping good flying sites very fun damental modeling growth enjoyment hobby Secondly must never forget important requirement mod eling fun Youre certainly right Fred should never lose sight striving bickering accomplish self-serving goals takes fun out might well chuck whole thing take up tiddly winks some other activi ty Its very easy get involved de tails accomplishment forget very basic essence allfun Getting keeping good flying sites complicated problem Cannot solved special edict AMA other source Weve involved ex posed number flying site problems its never easy Its also rare prob lems ever same AMA trying put together some guidelines getting keeping flying sites intention pub lishing book subject interim Headquarters sent some mateilal will included publication After scanning material picked out what seems important element allthey call golden rule Simply stated says treat others would treated Em pathy means putting yourself other per sons shoes Think would like group using property property next door treat would add should actively pro mote good relations personal contact conduct does expose environment wouldnt enjoy werent modeler requires 80 DB muffler use may have less power will able fly means should get acquainted surrounding neighbors before make investment flying site Regardless zoning property ownership whatever irate neighbor can make things pretty miserable real zinger problem flying site Dayton lost leased property went ahead improved site substantial way assurances zoning board OK sured us zoning variance would au thorized permitting site use recreation al purposes Well know what happened irate neighbor missed aroused whole countryside against us court injunction prevented flying went court appeal zoning boards neg ative ruling lost So proceed care flying site bit lets add little AMA Executive Coun cil February meeting recommended five-mile separation Radio Control flying sites based reported instances radio interference less separation order look little deeper con ducted some interference experiments locally set up test aircraft orbited nominal altitude 300-500 feet second transmitter same frequency carried out varying distances through use VHF communicator switched second transmitter determine interference ability control aircraft experiment detected positive evidence control interference out about 2 miles worst condition occurred transmitters checked nearly identical frequencies Another transmitter about 2400 cycles off caused substantially less interference should leap hasty conclusions experiment however does indicate problems possible little separation What need ex periments nature other equip ment differing locales under varying operating conditions What say guys gals need good stable slow ex pendable machine communication system CB communications during tests would OK flying 72 6 meters Lets touch lightly another subject special interest groups letter Reading Pa Flying Dutchman Aeromodel ers Alva Schacifer club writes promoting formation Scale society would serve needs Scale groups such Control Line Radio Free Flight Well seems popular thing days certainly lot said such groups Acad emy encourages formation desires fruitful working relationship groups help promote need area modeling just important word ganization group individuals good individuals charged its ad ministration take great care picking leaders good will put time energy thing make go demo cratically Also develop solid constitution rules operation will work will followed Personally think would good idea submit copy constitu tion Academy comment might offer After AMA has worked other such groups Well thats thts time until next time Delawere siot et Cehuhie Manylande Neigh Ceeslisa eia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dint IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhain MD 20801 Aenocleta Vlcs-Preeldinta l3narles Foremen 609 Pohlte Rd. Mechanlcevllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2843 MartIn Rd. WIlminglon 05 19810 Ronald Sondaregger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayettevilte NC 28301 No District IV report month Alabants Florida C Seorgia isaippi e Psents gics VSouth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI fist V Vice-President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Anacolete VIce-Preoldeotta Richard 0 Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 20483 Chrlt JoIner 6941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 880 West Stone Dr. KingeportTN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl. Pine Glades Pesoacole FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 0-10 6th St Ext Villa Rica flavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whlnley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39368 have new Tennessee Assoc VP AMA Mr Bill Kite Kingport Club Sec Tn-City Aeromodelers Club Advisor Bill also helps print mail Slipstream Newsletter club President Bill Miller has promised material Club-of-Month article have asked Bill Kite send picture himself does Ill show new Assoc VP off much respected area 64 Model Aviation Frank Schwartz Tenn Assoc VP sports man modeler has retired after long distinguished term thanks him friend Have noticed important new STATE organizations springing up special interest club combines? Shown personal good friend Jim Kloth now edits newsletter well heeled solid Florida Modelers Assoc FLORIDA group mostly FFers loose rambling far stretch ing yet strongly knit together unit Jim has taken over Jim Bradleys job Both very dedicated hard working Free Flighters Another statewide group SOUTH CAROLINA SCRAM S C Radio Air Modelers Inc organization dedicated unifying RC flyers state Larry Nash Pres Al Tyler VP Richard Jackson Sec Treas Editor SCRAM Richard SC AMA Assoc VP can get him mail pictures officials will show way 76 winter meeting let Augusta Ga club slide because member overlaps totally new group GEORGIA embryo stage statewide organization called GAMA Georgia Airc Modelers Assoc has sprung up Jim Duckworth founder wants encompass RC FF CL gether Bobby Jones Editor Snoop Scoop CL Club taking wait see attitude wants see will RC know fact own Chris Joiner Georgia AMA Assoc VP official Dist 5 Photographer interested GAMA org may get some excellent photos soon Samual J Hand Jr Columbia SC feels strongly Contest Calendar should provided monthly non-subscribers ModelAviation magazine Included AMA News pamphlet disagree Sam AMA Competition Newsletter ALWAYS extra before now included Model Aviation magazine extra 5 bucks yearI dont think magazine bad can beat am going work hard can recognize AS MANY Dist members can squeeze month mag officials AMA Hdqrs dedicated slaves trying right thing DISTRICTS CLUB OF THE MONTH month want meet Cen tral Savannah River Area CSRA club unique group wherein RC flyers Control Line modelers living happily together Free Flighters also club bringing total 68 Almost active flyers club member BOTH statewide ganizations mentioned earlier SCRAM SC GAMA Georgia Shown above L-R bUP bottom John Ramsey Tom Spitzer Tom Manice Frank Cochrane Robert Jackson Harold Tripp Richard Church Kent Fields Glen Fields John Johnson Wayne Yount Paula Yount Ed Johnson Jerry Palmer Mike Walker Al Tyler club field 20 acre McEntee Modelport McBean Ga monument late Howard McEntee Also 200 ft Daved runway hero Club CD Ed Johnson L accepts 1st place CL Combat recent contest Dr Ed Milhouse R Ed Johnson retired Army Sgt Club leader sender Dictures Winners u ne rev LlDO contest receive prizes CD Ed Johnson shown above L L-R Glen Fields Robert Walker Tom Spitzer Jerry Palmer Robert owner Augusta Hobby Shop 2 big AMA sanctioned meets order 1976 June 11/12 RC Pattern/Scale Sept 25/26 big Control Line meet featur ing Combat Some club membership hails nearby Fort Gordon Club officers include Allison Tyler-Pres Dick Prouty-VP Harold Trinn-Tress Son Arthur Cochrane receiving 4th place Combat award Dr Ed Milhouse Arthurs daddy Frank Cochrane middle supervises kid TRAGEDYSAD NOTETRAGEDY Word just arrived since pictures taken being typed Mr Frank Cochrane shown above last picture smiling center has just passed away died heart attack Saturday Only 46 Frank Chief Judge CL Com bat Club donated trophies behalf member AMA District elsewhere let express grief condolences Franks son Arthur Savannah Club un timely death John Donne British poet 1573-1631 wrote clod washed away sea Europe lesser ns death di minishes because am involved man kind l member has washed away shore beloved Academy lesser diminished Illinois an C Kunsiwky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aisociat Vice-Prealdeanta Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Osincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Ssutly Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Matthias 5034 Madinra Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 Corrinthla Ct. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Laxington KY 40504 Robert C Stagnar 1528 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PInlIlIp Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley Cs Anderson IN 48011 just spent several hours Youth Aviation Conference sponsored Illinois Department Transportation Division Aeronautics No AMA Headquarters could make due short notice took July1976 65 boy ~ILUIV rew Front row L-k John Johnson Ed Johnson Robert Hockman Back row Gary Swaney Dewitt Pascheal Club VERY ACTIVE Coin blOw Lomoat ers L above Arthur Cochrane 4th Dewitt Pascheal 2nd Mike Walker 3rd Ed Johnson 1st Picture snapped recent big Club Contest Frank Cochrane chief Combat Judge some time off work see what about staff hosts Mr Raymond Johnson Mr Pete Allen Participants cluded Mr John Thurston Director Avia tion Exploring Boy Scouts America Mr Ben Owen Executive Assistant Exper imental Aircraft Association LTC James Grubbs Jr Aerospace Education Instructor USAF Junior ROTC Program Major Robert Lovretich USAF Civil Air Patrol Mr Donald Osborn National 4-H Service Committee attend se cond day Welcome Mr Melvin Rosenbloom Director Illinois Division Aeronautics Proposed topics - Working Effectively State Avia tion Agency - Identifying Adequate Local Leadership - Developing Effective Publicity Channels - Insurance Programs Available - Expanding Sources Support Youth Programs - Evaluation Local Program Success - Identifying Various Program Activities Illinois Most organizations working young people get inter ested aviation well educate Iowa e Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-Prosideot P 0 Box 1104 Birmingliasi MI 48012 Assoelat Vlce-PraIdanta PhIl cartier 6880 LucIa Lix No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith Mcdure 5703 Terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Aye. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohrhng 4494 Tanglowood TraIl Sc hooeph MI 49085 predecessor job Jack Josaitis reminded platform election time Flying Sites Thanks jack needed practical lesson flying site ac quisition DAMDetroit Aero Modelers formerly known informally RPLBRCM Rouge Park Lucky Bastards Radio Control Modelers moral story apparently years enjoyed use Detroit Department Recreation facility benefit organi zation Kinda like because therei Well golfers ball diamonds threatened got together As Chartered Club negotiated de partment site now enjoy formal commitments its use value AMA Club Charter related insurance control frequency use impor tent disciplined use flying site rigid adherence safety rules vigorous attention spectator control main em phasis club Another good feature meetings adjourn 9 pm upon guys reconvene Early Times club Balsa Bugs doesnt make important second phase until about 1030 DAMs just concluded very suc properly about aviation biggest problem have working fullscale airplanes high school age youngsters cannot afford flying airplanes associated equipment Its logical get building flying model airplanes rather big ones Working above mentioned ganizations could also get AMA involved high school model aviation programs teach aerodynamic principles effects Such program can fit math science phy sics classes. AMA Junior Program has pro gressed much beyond Delta Dart mainly because didnt know just what direction go possible now can generate definite model building achievement pro gram developed AMA present nec essary information CAP Boy Scouts Junior AFROTC 4-H program high schools plenty good kits avail able can start Delta Dart advance through steps increased complex ity building advanced Free Flight Con trol Line Radio Control models have told what available kits instruction manuals what sequence build fly Its important learn fly models well build Well discussing April 13 Executive Council meeting cessful Delta Dart program Jun iors amassed table-full trophies classic question emerged again take kids after get buzzed Delta Darts thoughtControl Line should next logical step stum bled trying defend integ rity separate discipline rather thinking progression dis cussion practical matter Control Line indeed very good next step Joe Haas explained next day out Wayne Hobby Center Half/A U-Control ceiling full including Firebaby vite Control Line folks hereabouts drop note Ill give bunch new re cruits takeah under control Toledo has come gone Earth shaking events RC frequency problems FAI World Championships cycles changing two three years attended meeting chaired Walt Good RC manufacturers FCC docket treating realloca tion 27MHz frequencies other dis locations reviewed next day meeting press same subjects delivered press release outlined AMA position course action issue Model Aviation have hand no doubt treat matters detail wish add have seen indepth values AMA insured AMAs frequency committee meeting represented Walt Good speaks perspective origins sport personal involvement first negotiations FCC fre quency allocations AMAs counsel J Courtney former FCC Commissioner af fording best possible insight dealing bureaucracy immediate com munication industry other branches RC modeling form unified approach problem presence AMA leadership staff carry out action respond additional new imputs membership can tell membership dollar work dont think can make con structive utterance totally receptive Write to AMA headquarters Sites Flying Sites What AMA doing about flying site About flying site problem AMA headquarters will work Nats site flying site problem Yours AMA preparing very useful booklet Flying Sites pre publication excerpts can send site acquisition problem right own backyard going have write own book see like First within AMA district has treated state level Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa would like form Site Task Force state comprised highly placed people several areas government business professional life come together concern Sport Aviation Heres ideal Site Task Force man governors office man legislature state senator still has Zipper Brown 0 attic five people muni cipal government Ill take mayor sistant city manager charge economic de velopment two recreation department heads councilman dynamic-assed De troit about three men state county agricultural conservation bur eaucracies three men education state university high school grade school lev els man special education retarded children corrective institutions five men industry GM community relations di rector American Aggregates VP land ac quisition Leonard Oils director lease ac quisitions men telephone gas companies legal real estate departments highly placed man State Bar Association State Real Estate Board association accounting firms about four men highly placed banking var ious parts state representation three major newspapers four men radio TV professional consultant land use land development civil engineer two candidates important fices such governor state senator mayor better still US Senate expert publicist Thats about 36 people modelers know what need get exam pies within scope regular terests responsibilities work project first meeting can identify great general value sport aviation community can define population centers served can pinpoint site location distribution can find four five major regional site locations tradition al multi-disciplined events interest general public can count population servedpresent future can de fine present market project its growth can judge its value living asset community its impact quality life Ecology conservation sancu ary preservation working us Pipe dream Bullshit Thats Detroit Aero Modelers did said what want going will pay will maintain will benefit community like example have governors office 66 Model Aviation Arkansase lswsasa @ New Mules e Oklahoma e Teasa VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenshig Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barransa NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70603 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave t7r. N LIttle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 looks like will lose frequencies 27 MC GB band FCC has proposed put Class D operation will take out air little can fight times think fad will finally go away Once smokies equipped removes incentives having airwaves jammed squawkers truckers have get off air approach cities might hurt plan use GB age listening would put Juniors Seniors out dont give up AMA making concerted effort fighting loss fre quencies getting others replace lost keeping Class C age limits 12 Pylon people going have rough time dont get something done may take much us lose frequencies will hard get back As predicted contest calen dar filling getting some complaints also coordinators doing good job coordination between districts breaking down Maybe Executive Council will able get something done April 30 meeting written before meeting meet deadline meeting kept away some contests late April early May Ill hot contest circuit get back California have problem look up am planning NATS So miss contests district look up may NATS can enjoy have assigned job last eight labor love may get see Ohio looking put great NATS have pet gripe would like air people coming up asking What does AMA People still want things handed way can complain things dont go suit dont get something want reply AMA does what want Execu tive Council Contest Boards act items rules proposals submitted council member Contest Board member must submit what want acted also just member can So ask again What Want AMA You wont always get what want will never get dont ask true organized groups well individual members talk things over amongst ourselves us thinks other guy will submit Guess what other guy dont submit it doesnt get done So never gets acted now no checks find out wasnt acted much easier gripe decide turned down AMA didnt like So now back What does AMA Did read rules nomina tion Are aware year elections even-numbered district VPs AMA president come up Did know nom inations automatic John Clemens needs nominated nominee VP must Leader member CDs reside district nominated member district office president requires nominee elected appointed officer includes VP AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Board mem bers So have nominee dont wait someone else Celaredo e Kansas e Nebraska C North Bakana e Seath Daksta IX DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-Presideol 1401A Seeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate /ice-Presidents Max Henoen 1909 WIsconsin SW Huron SO 57360 John Krekovltch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 88204 Lonnle Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RA 2 Box 58 Klnsley KS 87547 lean Munnlnghoff 5102 Brady Rd Coloredo SprIngs co 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 88104 No District IX report month Arizona e Calif arela e News, e Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Diss X Vice-President 1108 West Shaw Fresco CA 93711 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mal Or, Ale, HI 98701 Glenn Carter 20206111 Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Haeerlin2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucaon AZ 85719 John Pond 4259 Syoko Cir. San Joe CA 95136 Jim Scarborough Box 393 Lawndale CA 90260 Betsy Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Long BeachCA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco, CA 92089 Thanks clubs took time participate District X election nominating voting candidates choice again have full complement district AMA officers ballots containing postmark date March 30 earlier counted voting Associate Vice-Presidents Northern California John Pond 8 Glenn Carter 4 Tom Bristol 3 Gene Kessler 3 Gary Buffon 2 Stanley Youngblood 1 Congratulations two winners represent ing Associate VP John Pond San Jose Associate VP Glenn Carter Walnut Creek voting Contest Rules Board Mem bers District X Control Line Pete Brandt 14 Charlie Johnson 6 Jerry Imboden 7 Ben Sasnett 5 Radio Control Bill Northrop 17 Sam Crawford 9 Mark Smith 7 John Targos 5 Scale Frank Capan 12 Russ Barrera 5 Bill 1-lannan 11 Bob Reynolds 5 Free Flight Clubs Voted Joe Norcross Birds Thunderbugs Stock ton GMA Blythe AOM SCIF Scamps Radio Wings Sun Valley Flyers Fresno Radio Mod elers Bakersfield Flying Team 10 Mel Schmidt VAMPS Shoe Scat Amer ican Model Airport Assn Oakland Cloud Dusters Valley Vultures Reno R/C Sky Kings Arizona Soaring Club MaxMen 10 Al Hotard Red Bluff RIG Yucaipa Valley R/G San Valeers Phoenix Mac 4 Bob lsaacson Orange Coast R/G Sky Burners Pioneers 3 Clarence Mather Chula Vista RIG Wing overs So Gal 2 Bob Meuser Jr Birdmen Salt Lake An tique Modelers Willing & Able Modelers Woodland R/C Vaca Valley R/G Utah State Aeromodelers Palomar R/G Peninsula Chan nel Commanders 8 Due deadlock voting called upon seven Associate Vice-Presidents break tie result 7-0 favor Joe Norcross Congratulations new Contest Rules Board Members Pete Brandt Control Line Joe Norcross Free Flight Bill Northrop Radio Control Frank Capan Scale will try get closer doing best try find out can help district Leader kind aircraft plan member find associates help him work parallel effort Associate Vice President program member has agreed abide direction voting rules now should have received new 1976/1977 AMA Rule Book have received yours write AMA Head quarters sure give name AMA number present mailing ad dress Competition flyers read rules help win dont consider yourself competition flyer its important really become familiar whats Find out about re sponsibility AMA member Read up safety requirements throughout Rule Book events described Check out maneuvers rules Try em aircraft can really help pro ficiency weekend sport flying Also did notice Accident Report Form back Before put column aside think ing can forget about nominations elections awhile please first find May 1976 Model Aviation read page 59 about nomination procedures will vote next October November new Dis trict X Vice-President First nominations must submitted described MA later nominating committee meeting during NATS Dayton Remem ber candidate must nominated fore can named ballot Its up Dont depend somebody else July1976 67 Alaniwa Idaho 0 Moirtana Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint Xl Vica-Prasidant 1411 NW 191st Strait Seattle WA 98171 Associate Vica-Prealdanta Dick Carson 3029 Hoffnsan W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 FaIrbanks Pocotello ID 83201 SImon Drains Itt 1Sox 48 Broadview MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 lot news items about some clubs around district should re ported will have wait till next month month want remind about some special events around area tell about neat trip privileged take Ute Radio Control Association Salt Lake City having Pattern meet 6th June john Brenda Perri president editor have asked extend special invitation attend Brenda will happy send information write 3903 Lorna Drive Salt Lake City Utah 84120 Ute R/C Association flys lot group southern Idaho both deserve support Look con test schedules Another Pattern meet cannot afford miss 1976 Northwest R/C Aerobatic Championships event will held June 25 & 26 Hawks field Boeing Space Center property Kent Washington Besides trophies merchandise will have five 5 K & B Veco 60 series 75 engines mufflers prizes info write Oly Redo 24818 35th Place South Kent WA 98031 Sponsor Boeing Hawks 1st International Y2A Pylon Racing Championships will held Memorial Day weekend Space Center Field no tice may too late event will sponsored Hawks Props expected annual affair During month March privilege make trip Pocatello Idaho 3rd Annual Southern Idaho R/C Sym posium District Meeting enticed attend meeting early invitation Greg Shaw symposium director Al Culver AMA associate vice-president area has always pitches Executive Council meetings district large Johnny Clemens have know large partly refers physical land area group met Pocatello area large hospitality talent well little history might order point Three years ago groups southern Idaho determined too could have symposium along lines RAMS sym posium held spring started rather small show has held several cities across state As already stated 3rd show has really grown display area banquet room Holiday Inn morning started modest 20 tables 10 am begin bringing tables noon table motel filled some hanging ceiling day ended about 70 models entered various categories events judging least 30 entered judging small est model Peanut Scale model largest all-wood model Cessna 310 must have least 10-foot wing span really no models best craftsmen would ashamed Everyone best quality good have seen anywhere Most models R/C types also Free Flight Control Line models So models impressive impossible hit highlights full range types represented including heli copters features symposium voting public peoples choice exact count votes made available press time group agreed send some pictures statistics hundreds votes cast ironic peoples choice made vote Helicopter winner very realistic YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 Another good month mailkeep coming Ed Whittens latest issue Star Skippers tells much interest Man hattan event Indoor Ed indicates good event Juniors since model reasonably simple youre interested either Manhattan Eds continuing postal contests drop him line PO Box 176 Wall St Station NY NY 10005 Coincidences keep coming Along Eds newsletter Saudi Arabia YAC member Dave Linstrum prominently mentioned Eds publi cation Dave sends news Delta Dart event conducted Dhahran SA local Cub Scout group 35 kids participated Tom Lake Vince Miesen Aimen Al Rafai taking top honors plane land winner simple way run event just effective using stop watches Dave also sent sheet P-30 Form ula rubber event small fields Im sure youll see Daves column MAN looks like another good event Juniors although its quite advanced Dart Earl Rodriguez way down Louisiana wrote thanks Information sent him regarding starting Dart program indication gratitude appreciated re member thats hereto give assistance wherever whenever possible Earl youre welcome Im glad could help longest letter month came Sid Miller Elk Grove Village Ill sent wealth clippings pictures information regarding youth programs hes operated going way back 1942 Sid also big help us Glenview Nats providing both assistance kids busload reading through Sids material thing stands out fact through years biggest reward has seeing kids get interested modeling also sums up whats involved saying takes knowScale model Unfortunately notes names associated information did seem get home names will have wait pictures written report sponsors banquet over 100 attended privileged sit head table beside Mayor Pierce Pocatello mayor de clared week before symposium Avi ation Week Pocatello friend Paul Harvey honored city Mayor Pierce mentioning noon broadcast heard na tionally Well deserved too might add pleasure assist awarding beautiful medals sashes red white blue also some neat merchandise awards door prizes district meeting fol lowed good questions being asked group held raffle R/C set help defray expense symposium Greg Shaw won radio yours truly drawn ticket would have able believe symposium will held Boise next year goes well can attend will pleased was excellent opportunity meet some wonderful people Some worth effort get ledge desire work enthusiasm plus world patience make youth model aviation program go go go As mentioned several months ago local youth program suffering con tract negotiations However problem has resolved finally got back bus iness couple weeks ago So far have about 45 members another 50 turned out rocket club run other teachers combined membership amounts one-fourth boys school indicates fair amount interest kids presently volved building Delta Darts course plan have DD contest week move outside weather warms up Most working FF CL planes simple models being fav ored ukies 049 have a19powered job well use advanced trainer finally some evidence value demonstrations other school programs few years ago put show elementary schools now some kids junior high surprised number showed up MAC meeting said because theyd impressed pro gram So does pay off long run Modelers Blnghampton NY held Indoor contest Juniors Open members recently Delta Darts rubber cabin paper planes order day Final results arent yet looks experience Dart paid off Open division Well try get rundown juniors well some photos friends LCDR Al Geimer project officer last Glenview Nats call San Diego other night Al informed just promoted full commander honor hear first non-local friend called news As weve said before friendships develop through modeling greatest asset can name Congratu lations Al YAC 68 Model Aviation PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Sate Flying No Accident