SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January 29 1983 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted break tie some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-Presi dent Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Execu tive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-President District Ed Izzo Holliston MA VRII John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present HQ executive staff Vince Man kowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAllContest Boards Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Guests Dan Mrs KrafftDistrict AVP Bev WisniewskiNats Executive Com mittee Betty StreamDistrict X AVP Richard OdleF3B team manager Alex BowerF3B team member Jerry KrainockS FVS F Frank HeacoxSociety Electric Aircraft Modelers John ElliotIMAC Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis JoAnn Foreman regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda Salary confidentialitydue legal ad vice Councils previous action subject null void Executive Director asked re spond letter J Barr decline AMA sponsorship local event Acceptance $250 donation start Lee Renaud Memorial Fund new AMA building see item XX Future distribution newly created form Travis McGinnis submittal agenda items Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA noted official voting member AMAs Executive Council others NAA will considered proxies 1 Previous Meetings minutes October 23-24 December11 1982 Coun continued page 101 AMA Club Report 1982- 83 As December 31 1982 55 clubs memberships 100 morel Again year Pioneer RC Club California largest AMA club 366 members Club Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club DC/RC Sky Masters RC Club Northern Virginia RC Club Valley Forge Signals Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Greater Cincinnati RC Club So Alameda Co RCers BIRDS Inc Goodyear MAC Rockland County RC Jefco Aeromodelers Mid Hudson RC Society Greater Southwest RC Detroit Aeromodelers Hawks Aero Radio Club Blue Angels MAC Tidewater RC Inc South Shore RC Chicagoland RC Tulsa Gluedobbers Orange Coast RC Tn-Valley RC Flyers Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aeromodelers Tn Village RCers Prince Georges RC Sacramento Area Modelers Condors RC Club Coral Springs Manned Spacecraft Center RC St Paul Minnesota RC Cleveland RCCIub Palomar RC Flyers Denver RC Eagles Miniature Aircraft Modelers RAMS Somers RC South Eastern Virginia RC Group East Bay RC Northwest Houston RC Club Charles River RCers Suburban Aero Club Chicago Pomona Valley MAC Western Ohio RC Society West Pasco Model Pilots Association Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Dallas RC Club Grassfield Club State ers Knox County RC Society CA366Madison Area RC Society Signal Seekers RC Riverview RC Flyers Twin City RC NY340 MD264 Ml237 VA231 PA228 WA200 OH194 CA181 CA176 OH172 NY168 CO167 NY155 TX152 MI147 OH147 Ml146 NY146 VA143 MA140 IL136 OK135 CA134 MN134 MA133 FL132 IL127 MD125 CA119 FL118 TX118 VA112 CA110 TX109 MA108 IL108 CA107 OH106 FL105 IN104 AL104 TX103 MN103 TN102 WI102 Ml102 NJ101 MN101 NC Frequency Committee Changes Following AMAs very successful four year campaign obtain new RC frequencies its natural some regrouping among have served long hard vol unteers should take place Thus Bob Aberle committee chairman much effort has retired have committee members Dick Jansson John Strong Com mittee member Walt Good has also backed off completelyhe still serves consult ant Meanwhile two new committee members have joined continuing effort George Myers Al Watson George also Model v/ar/ons RC Techniques columnist new chairman Al assistant Frequency Coordinator AMA District 11 northwest part US new committee member AMA RC Frequency Committee February 26 1983 therefore follows George MyersChairman Jack Albrecht Dave Brown Bill Hershberger Fred Marks Al Watson Torrey Williams Dr Walter GoodConsultant 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Gtzzz7 MN118 OH116 CA116 CO115 CA114 NY113 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 NATS 83 amount publicity attention details indication should greatest Nats ever Local clubsupport response has outstanding Local dignitaries local Chamber Commerce local establish mentsall readying welcome us open arms Planning going very very well Ive receiving letters members regard Nats favorable few downers Since human nature ismost people want hear about believe bad thingsI thought fair give both sides picture First good comments bad letter Jim M typifies good comments writes just re ceived March MA todays mail elated over page ad page 107 re 83 Nats As modeler over 40 years have never able attend Nationals because geographic location August commitments year contest Westover July am somewhat familiar Springfield area did get some good pics last years SAM contest has shot arm East Coast model ing proves has modeling years sending along photo 1947 Thermic SOx other side coin exemplified note received famous modeler name wont print says Further letters sent about Nats site selection have no choice add support views vocal way know boycott 1983 Nats her son nor will attend Nats 1983 Nor will report dividual columnist model magazines because does like treatment alleged ly handed Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will boycott Nats losers will him son readers column Tis shame PERMANENT SITE lot talk has about perma nent site Nats Should AMA have Mecca modeling such Oshkosh EAA could lot advantages conceptvacation plans could fixed early lodging arrange ments would familiar would cheaper run due having move equipment year year site site facilities could better constantly improving disadvantages too People tend burn out called upon work Nats year after year fewer people may willing travel required distances fewer people would have easy opportunity attend Nats least four five years true rotating concept group Pueblo CO has suggested area permanent site Its exactly center US geographically population density basis like con cept about location Write vice-president feelings EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIONS Just another normal Council meeting started 9 am did close until well past midnight Dont tell VPs dedicated betterment Acad emy frequently disagree arguing sub ject bitter end still friends have great bunch VPs representing believe actions meeting THE NATS Executive Committee recom mended go Reno NV 1984 Executive Council gave tentative approval Tentative because few minor problems re main plan go 1984 Nats make plans Reno early August CAU TION TO ALLReno 5000 feet above sea level hot day density-altitude can lot higher problem really plan start maneu vers bit higher might sea level Plan now attend QUITE lengthy amount time spent 1983 budget tentative ac ceptance reduced overall amount Mean motion passed hold special meeting March 19 thoroughly discuss expenditures gain greatest dollar value possibly can membership THE F3B team 1983 represented meeting team manager Dick Odle made rather strong plea AMA fund ing four additional people team helper pilot man run out winch line Needless say Execu tive Council impressed Dicks well-pre pared presentation available funding just could found fund Council agreed 10 3 fund addi tional man help pull lines other three will have find other funding expect Dick will back again THE NATS has self-supporting meet years such has required underwriting general fund year agreed underwrite up $20000 Nats expectations entries come pass may need money may finally show small profit can help have good time well OTHER items discussed included re lationship NAA division fees established Jim McNeill did yoe mans job digging up data present ing understandable manner organization large AMA get about best financial deal NAA divisions intend fight keep things way Another special interest group IMAC accepted qualified under policies will represent Sport Aerobatic RC com munity BYLAWS CHANGES Recently ballots sent Leader Members voting specified changes pre viously approved Executive Council Two significant least gave Executive Council right appoint recommendation President voting delegate FAll ClAM action wholeheartedly agree can provide substance continuity representation have never before Previous action Presi dent automatically assumed role voting delegate time changed Presidents changed delegates much stable representation required 1981 voting delegate took George Buso along learn ropes early 1982 appointed George serve voting delegate long am office asked Council support did Now will go back Council ask re-confirm George under new Bylaw amendment last opportunity continuity badly need other approved Bylaw change will have great far-reaching impact Academy gives Executive Council authority establish area modeling primary category means effectively Council can create groupings requir ing contest board Three come mind immediately being candidates Soaring Pylon Racing Aerobatics including Heli copters knows time may have separate contest boards Helicopters Giant Scale Sport Aerobatics Are listen ing special interest groups Club Flying Field Two things help keep club function ing unitthe newsletter flying field Now its true club can operate newsletter although difference marked no club will stay vibrant grow suitable place members can commit creations air can gymnasium Indoor fliers paved parking lot Control Line enthusiasts piece farm field RC group clubs seem quite content have site make no attempt obtain use alter nate Other clubs use different sites either serve varying interests club members make sure site lost have another will allow continuing operations week get inquiries clubs phone letter wanting know what office can help either obtain new field hold field have good because shows us clubs aware national office can assist ideas documentation designed continued page 102 May 1983 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As Executive Vice-PresidentlSecre tary Treasurer would like report some good news Initially AMA scheduled borrow million dollars banks build new Headquarters home So successful have efforts personnel charge Building Fund Vince Mankowski John Worth com pany have donated generously unselfishly necessary float entire million build building Instead borrowed some $600000 complete everything therefore have much less pay off would like thank single person read ing contributed rrtuch dollar Building Fund Bless Pictured above two happy participants Have met husband wife team Karen Irwin Funderburk Monroe NC Irwin isa top Formula RC flier has ever since 1975 Nats Lake Charles LA outdone Karen flies Radio Control planes too doesnt compete Irwin same events does fly RC planes Pictured Tom Polite Miami left Dick Miller Atlanta right huddled behind Toms Quarter Scale Piper J-3 Cub Tom entered big contest first time said first meet Cub entered un derstandably concerned about wont use word scared ually big plane flew very very well looks almost real distance Speaking happy husband wife teams want meet three good friends left Mr Walt Mrs Sue Schroder Bedford NY Walt founders prestigious Las Vegas Tour nament Champions No little boy right Mr Phil Kraft Contest Director annual TOC also co-founder famous contest along Mr Bill Bennett shown Phil gener ously permitted go behind chained off area could take pictures people recent TOC want thank him way Walt former Publisher magnificent Model Airplane News magazine years its Presi dent successful contestants participating Las Vegas Tournament Champions November Yoichiro Akiba way Tokyo Japan Yoichiro very friendly polite during entire affair report would complete out presenting two important RCfliers Birmingham AL area Shown above Mr Wayne Campbell left Mr Michael Kolter right ages six 10 respectively Michael Kolter holding important Cox Cessna Centurian father learned fly powered 049 engine As can see two enthusiasts state contest readiness better look out 100 Model Aviation Question Do contest-goers take Contest Directors granted ever peer behind scenes see whether contests run themselves whether group hardworking unreward ed volunteers fact making everything possible participate leisure taking everything granted Please meet CD Dick Antoszewslci Longwood FL handled RC Formula event recent successful TANGERINE meet Orlando assistant Patty Violett Pattys three pretty daughters Patty left Marsha next mother Debbie front Sometimes workers behind scenes contestants meet Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Home Last moved happened George Washington birthday weekend week after previously planned snowed out move downtown DC new AMA Headquarters location Reston VA about 20 miles west old offices still seems hard believe After years cramped ancient rented fice space like miracle brand new building own will lot work yet get building ready public viewing particularly museum area basic office oper ation full swing membership service has interrupted Employees came over weekend move own get things ready go first work day after weekend Some came Mon day holiday others worked Saturday Sunday So now great transition has made have new address new phone num bers some new furniture new building Headquarters staff same business goes before Later year probably September well have grand opening will take until get museum setup thegrounds planted grass shrubs signs put up walls decorated etc meantime ye got bigger better place work membership services Its real milestone Academys history after 46 years rent ed quarters Its nice say last AMA has home Some Building Details moving suburbs Washington DC AMA got involved details operation never previously encountered location building example required elaborate compliance new codes fire protection electrical requirements appear ance standards etc Thus building well protected sprinkler systems smoke de tectors alarm bells other features Also included security system protect contents vandalism burglary items added cost construc tion also increase value safe ty peace mind come protection provided building vestment future behalf AMA members world model aviation Thus have tried minimize risk investment will around years come Synopsis continued page 98 cii meetings approved amended including note concerning action taken regard Executive Directors salary 2 Executive Directors Contract automatically renewed additional two years following deliberation regarding compli ance requirements approval Council various details 3 Film Report jay Gerber AMAs film producer noted need get new train ing film underway shortened versions existing films motion approved Council authorize Mr Gerber pro duce two short versions existing films Marvelous Miniatures Alodelings Grand lllusions begin aid three technical advisors planning script writing RC Training film 1 9 10 6 11 EVP 3 2 ED 8 7 5 against 4 Note Bob Underwood has replaced Jim Sears Film Committee chaired John Byrne 4 Executive Vice-Presidents Report consisted depth study concerning Academys affiliation National Aero nautic Association including note McNeill would write occasionally NAAs publication promote model aviation NAA will likewise have access Model viation space 5 Committee Reports Frequency Com mittee Work process analyzing methods determine what frequencies can used various areas Committee may recommend purchase scanner monitors frequency coordinator means being ex plored help assure compliance im plementation plan recommendation model industry being made consider use stickers RC equipment identify legal useage model boats cars planes George Myers new chairman committee B Building Fund announced first stage fund campaign very successful over $200000 having received new pin patch has developed part continuing ef fort reduce mortgage C Film Projects Committee three technical advisors requested Mr Gerber recommended next Council meeting also whether training film committee should retained D Nats Committee 83 Nats entry form has revised Committee recom mended no revision entry fees same 82 1984 Nats held Reno NV August 4-1 1 Council unanimously approved accepting recom mendations concerning 1983 Nats event schedules Junior Senior tro phies awarded combined age events also proceed plans 1984 Nats Reno E Special Interest Group Committee Council unanimously approved Commit tees recommendation accept Ititerna tional Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC AMA recognized Special Interest Group F Safety Committee document entitled Safety Committee Guidelines will dis tributed Council taken up dis cussion next Council meeting 6 Award Presentations President made two Hall Fame presentations William Atwood accepted Mrs Atwood Dale Kim Note Hall Fame pres entation also made Wally Simmers Hobby Industry Association meeting two days later 7 Budget Review Much time devoted consideration debate proposed 1983 budget Several items especially discussed such Model viation ad-rep arrangement salaries rent maintenance costs new building generally budget could trimmed mo tion approved accept amended bud get two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars Executive Director amend budget areas deems necessary For ED 610178 4against 311 5 2 abstained EVP 9 Another motion approved Executive Council assem ble special meeting review amend ed 1983 budget March 19 Washington DC 8 7 9 6 2 3 ED against 5 4 101 11abstained EVR President also directed Coun cil provided breakdown figures presented operating expense May 1983 101 L MarK waterman ierr rresiduni um elkey right AMA District Ill Associate VP presented Don Riggs .-rv sonality Public Affairs Executive Producer AMA Distinguisnen Servica waru standing Promotional Effort Model Aviation Greater Pittsburgh Area 1971- Annual Awards Banquet held Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Control Society January 29 Mr Riggs has used broadcasting talent promote model aviation through years pilot former model er himself Riggs has provided narration scores airshows Greater Pittsburgh area adding excitement colorful exuberant commentary announcing RC demonstrations bring crowds attention giving same excitement full-scale fly ing Don responsible bringing public attention Delta Dart program launched Pittsburgh Dick Myers Ralph Pennetti back 60s Photo Jerry // Fink ARCS Secretary Newsletter Editor budget MA advertising direct costs MA other direct costs ad-rep issue also included agenda item special budget meeting 8 FAI/F3B Funding Request Dick Odle 1983 RC Soaring team manager petitioned Council financial support up four helpers addition four-man team Note team officially consists three competitors team manager motion approved fund fifth man F3B Soaring team continuing format fu ture teams 1 3 EVP 8 1021197 6 against 5 ED 4 9 Omahawks Noise Pollution Suit Mr 0 L Olson appeared before Council ex plain suit filed against club noise pollution stating case may set legal precedent detrimental modeling hobby pointed out discussion Omahawks chartered AMA legal fees would have covered Academys insurance Council sympathetic plight members felt could support cause individuals collective official Council action due fact Omahawks have not now chartered AMA However motion approved Council go record giving total moral support Omahawks due possible legal prece dence fact club members AMA members also given additional support recommended insurance company legal counsel 4711 ED 138210695 against EVP 10 1983 Nats Budget Noting Nats Executive Committee recommended Council underwrite 1983 Nats $20000 $500 will used seed money seminars motion approved Council authorize underwriting 1983 Nats per NEC recommendation 11 3 8 5 2 7 9 6 10 ED 1 4 against EVP 11 Shipping Crates Electronic Equip ment recommended issue deferred until 1984 thereby saving approxi mately $3000 83with no plans pur chase new radios year need crates can delayed 12 West Baden Situation reported corporation formed purpose owning preserving Northwood Institute building site Nats World Championships Indoor events asan torical monument February 4 5 representatives AMA meet members corporation negotiate participation use building straw vote Council revealed willingness commit 10 15 thousand dollars comes necessary ia Executive Directors 1983 Travel Plans Approved unanimously Executive Directors 1983 travel plans presented memo Council dated December 22 1982 14 VP Expense Budget approved unused portions annual VP budgets carried forward following year during vice-presidents term office first year surplus added second year second year combined surplus added third year end third year surplus would abandoned 9 1 3 5 EVP 8 2 7 4 11 against 10 6 ab stained ED An amendment approved add ret roactive January 11982 amendment passed 3 8 EVP 14 5 27 9against 6 10 11abstained ED Note Jim Sears former District 6 VP 15 Ehling Museum Guidelines Final ac tion item deferred until next Council meeting meantime Presi dent will contact Frank Ehling ascertain willingness continue curator Broder sen will clarify language Guide lines reference loans donations 16 National Association Rocketry approved special membership fee AMA National Association Rocketry members increased $400 $350 6 9 2 EVP 7 5 ED 10 1148 1against 3 17 Extracurricular Uses New HO Build ing Noting requests use new building have received such club meetings Council agreement prepared grant re quests due part extra costs involved security matter may re viewed year Worth also advised rental space advertised locally no re sults Council recommended seeking aid realtor rather continuing ad vertise 18 Officer Travel noted Coun cil member utilization HQ travel arrange ments escalated could interfere normal operations Council advised Executive Director reopen topic problem develops 19 Purchase Vehicles Worth asked Council consider purchasing vehicles such van trailer now have safe place station instance van could used picking up Council mem bers airport transporting back forth between HQ hotel during Coun cil meetings trailer could used Nats transporting people equip ment trade shows Worth directed prepare specific proposal detailing factors such leasing vs buying type vehicles insurance costs etc 20 Frequency Card Insert An RC Inter ference Report Card has developed Frequency Committee recommends inserting Model Aviation purpose card would enable district Fre quency Coordinators build upatrouble file Generally Council agreed seems good idea timing may premature Executive Director asked return assembly details cost presented summer Council meeting 21 Renaud MemoriaL letter NV Peck suggesting memorial fund Lee Renaud Memorial within frame Building Fund acknowledged also ing several people League Silent Flight coordinating efforts raise funds purpose 22 New HO Building Opening Date official opening ceremony dates will rec ommended Worth Mankowski summer Council meeting Council will make final decision 23 Life Member Patch Status design new patch has completed order has placed patch available will sent Life Members design same current Officer HQ Staff jacket patch Life Member notation number added 24 Moving Relocation Loan Status noted employee moving loan ap plications materialized possi bility near future does exist will submitted Council necessary 25 FAI Entourage President Worth explained makeup functions delegation attends ClAM meet ing Paris December list atten dees responsibilities will sent Council 26 Awards motions awards duly moved seconded passed unanimous ly two Awards Excellence two Distin guished Service Awards publicity follow after presentations 27 Next Meeting approved next regular Council meeting shall held April 30 Reston VA 1 2 34 5 6 78910 against 11 meeting adjourned 1220 am Deferred Agenda Items Video Tape Availability Worth b Contest Board Proce dures McCollough c Membership Program Dealers Worth d Permanent Nats Site Bro dersen/Mathews e AVP Budget Brodersen f Aviation Recreation Site Concept Broder sen g Chapter Certificates SlGs Scar borough h Candidate Election Statements Worth Flying Field continued page 99 used field search situation Over past several years have accumulated wide variety items can especially perti nent particular situation should clearly understood members club officers office best can no cost club support item charge green-covered book Getting Keeping Flying Sites club supplied free time printing new club time chartering book excellent introduction flying site problem club has lost its copy re placement $200 postpaid Just ask Another fine flying site aid group use AMA produced movie Plane Place Perfect Day runs 14 minutes color sound telling story model aviation specifying needs model aviators identifying land area needs Free Flight Control Line Radio Con trol operations ideal way also stresses safety instruction self-help clubs com munity involvement constructive fun no charge use film have several copies available office own district vice-president also has copy can borrow use Flying Sites Department will cost return UPS charges get film back Reston film also available VHS videotape format want show smaller audience Well identifies two po tent aids have disposal over above have As result 1982 flying site survey excellent response over 700 clubs have listings public private sites permit model aviation lists can help show potential site provider other civic private groups allow encourage model aviation properties have 250 pub lic parks 125 full-scale airports 50 schools over 85 industries 102 Model Aviation provide land model flying takes place have site mind having list ing dozens similar site owners hand will help convince land owner/agency no new ground being broken because precedents have already set almost like having list satisfied owners product trying sell great sales tool boil down essentials get ting flying field Indoor site really comes selling job have need have try convince some other per son persons should let have use property purposes cases will have commit rental usage fee just can get permission free use site Clubs report us just obliged pay pay penny will frequently find pressing thought mind site pro vider what happens someone gets hurt flying proper ty best AMA services goes work items will mail Fact Sheet AMA Insurance sheet details per sonal insurance coverage Academy member chartered club coverage also states can have liability insur ance extended site provider can therefore tell prospect he/she can receive protection NO COST through blanket coverage AMA chartered club will send Certificate Insurance name address site/site owner after receive approve application benefit Academy privilege keeps clubs flying particular site owners absolutely insist having renewal year essential com ponent sales pitch can also supply letters sup port prominent people public life Former members Academy include Dr Paul MacCready Gossamer aircraft Frank Borman astronaut Neil Armstrong first man moonaIl have kind enough provide us written evi dence interest model aviation also have letters Congressmen industry leaders telegram former President Jimmy Carterall can lend weight presentation addition can supply copies field rules sample proposals other clubs have used success several suggestions train ing programs new fliers happen working people aviation oriented experienced two facets model aviation operations will im press favorablySAFETY TRAIN ING can show conduct operation accordance AMA Safety Code course have order protected insurance can show have training pro gram beginners regardless ages will make two giant steps forward Include presentation some documents verify two aspects club func tioning fact already have flying field plan go after new field should develop pursue asystem atic approach helping new pilots Another by-product flying site sur vey receipt wide variety leases between clubs site owners very pleased have file because time time clubs ask guidance area have ask samples will sent you need pre pare suggested lease part site pro posal can give some good raw material work far important action club can take develop positive image its community can done simply getting involved static show major shopping centers flying demonstra tion local charity accordance AMA Safety CodeRule 5 General model building session school group other youth organizationthere ways can let people know get sympathy understanding hobby/sport importantly field requirements Dont wait until have lost flying site build local image Get started todayyoull glad did Conduct own PR campaign con tinuing basis make sure media knows about events having few pictures local newspaper some good comments evening news can add immensely perception non-fliers have Sometimes will seem like uphill struggle press radio TV will brush off because disaster news sells much better good news take advice hang Eventually will get some coverage Weekly news papers usually better bet co operative can create some topical human interest will find greater enthusi asm local media people towards event static show contest will warrant photograph article So let us know need help cant solve problems give us chance share what have luck can secure site wantGeoffrey Styles AMAs Frequency Coordinator have reading AMA News section Model viotion may remember item stating new voluntary position has created benefit Radio Control enthusiastsDistrict Frequency Coor dinator Frequency Committee proposed idea whereby person would selected AMA district given specific tasks relating frequency problems project approved Executive Council now under wayeach 11 districts now has its own District Frequency Coordi nator DFC Check district vice-presi dents column Model Aviation will find name DFC area listed part heading Should need get touch DFC just use magazine get correct name address What does mean RC flier Perhaps best way answer fill goals have set DFC tools he/she will have work nutshell focal point district RC channel interference problem information Members can consult him guided away problem channels have past shared airwaves other users found primary users rendered specific frequencies completely un usable certain areas As result flying activity some fields restricted three four channels because others may have interference prone wait pin long appointment volunteer DFC another step toward making hobby fun safer fliers Federal Com munications Commission late last year crowned four long years hard work AMA Frequency Committee success granting new frequencies channels use Radio Control hobbyists February 1983 issue Model viation carries center fold spread showing new pre viously existing channels color separate illustrations frequency identi fication assigned airbome surface vehicles chart also told story great step forward terms past present future dont have copy chart send stamped self-addressed envelope AMAs National Center Aero modeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 will send you want copy please send lOc per copy cover postage handling should have either workshop fieldbox almost inevitable expanded chan nels will lead more RC fliers sport acquisition few 72 MHz frequencies several years ago brought new enthusiasts hobby led some crowding club flying fields turn led new clubs being formed separate fields can expect same pat tern continue new channels come use new radio equipment becomes avail able excellent reason improving freuqency coordination justify collection frequency data Eight years now will have 50 channels airborne craft 30 channels surface craft New channels will mean new modelers District Frequency Coordinators will need tools jobs properly Academy has subscirber several months national service provides continually updated listing subdivided states radio stations regardless size output prime interest define loca tions stations could interfere members RC activities have knowl edge forewarn local clubs AMA also receives notification new applications commercial use relays beepers pagers remote control equipment etc moni tor new arrivals radio scene suppliers printout shows location existing proposed transmitter owner signal strength general use station information being provided DFCs can build local refer ence files guidance members order avoid questionable channels speci fied areas addition above information being fed DFC AMAs national office members experience interference deliberate accidental being asked get touch DFC relate details problem help make re porting simple possible postcard recommended because takes few minutes complete before mailing DFC As data accumulates expected very useful information will revealed Plans also being developed acquire May 1983 103 monitoring equipment could made available DFCs time time spot checks can made selected areas appear have serious interference prob lems such scanner has already pur chased AMA expected see much use 1983 As may know claims radio interference tum out equipment pilot problem DFC project designed accumulate use reported cases de liberate commercial interference benefit fliers district can really help sending details unscheduled landing constant glitch problems postcard gradual accumulation interpretation infor mation can very revealing someone works hard behalf data flow becomes two-way street allowing DFC provide worthwhile information club help solve local inter feence troubles Having 18 available channels does necessarily mean area country can use does mean help DFC club can guided towards channels normally open site contest flier may mean channels can selected specified flying sites will permit safer better opera tions field type activity sport flier can mean plane radio can last longer can get flights weekend because safer channels available him Academy can mean fewer accident and/or damage claims lower overall premium insurance coverage need enjoy summarize unpaid volunteers have joined ranks hundreds other volunteers make sport work us case especially Radio Controller goal make participation hobby safer enjoyable order DFC have information useful input will needed As new channels bring more people want part fun love need continually look ahead better ways tackling potential problems before loom too large establishment network District Fre quency Coordinators big step directionGeoffrey Styles tion participation attendance Nationals Talking about district meet ing just returned held Syracuse District II would like see us future pattern district meetings after Syracuse type meeting cluded competition aircraft number different categories exhibits put clubs series technical presentations given experts field will discuss meeting Nats am hopes recruiting volunteer clubs set up meeting either late fall next spring attended Council meeting Califor nia conjunction Hobby Industry Associations meeting acted number topics will review some important ones decided after film report J Gerber would edit Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions films short format can used local television stations publici ty have also decided delay train ing film will impossible complete both projects within next year Council voted select Reno NV 1984 Nats site lengthy discus sion plus serious analysis budget representative presented what felt number areas could cut also established what felt proper bud get taking consideration membership increase approximately 6% minimum flation effect 1983 some added costs due new building decided hold special meeting March 19th Washington finalize budget thrust keep budget line growth therefore avoiding necessity increase dues Finally AMA Headquarters moved its new home weekend February 19 20 planned move week before snow storm delayed move new headquarters will allow Academy operate floor space efficiency opportunity visit old headquarters would question Academy could possibly operate under confined conditions old headquarters new building will insure increased productivity due better work environment long discussion past Sunday George Wilson Frequency Coordi nator present time George feels job entails quite bit detailed follow-up outline duties Frequency Coordinator should prepared have frequency giving problem area please contact George will able tabulate turn can publish will able avoid obtaining radios frequency have completed work new Pattern plane designed specifically noise suppression has cowled-in engine attenuator after pipe Street Nashuathree-bladed prop able sneak two Robert C Brodeur 406NH 03060test flights before weather closed Dennin Folsom AFO 1 Gardinor ME 04345 indications substantial re Don Krafft P0 Box 182873 Heritage Lrr. Duxburv MA 02332 duction noise level quantitative Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave Rutland VT 05701test will made sound meters Frequency ordunsoorformation will passed Winter activity GeorgeWrlson3l8FisherStWelpoleMA02181beginning pick up District usual auctions mall displays etc gave presentation North Shore RC Club president Jim Simonia AMA Nationals very pleased enthusiastic response club conceming having Nationals Dis Csooechct e achusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island 9 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 would like start months column reminding everyone planning District meeting Nationals July 28 8 pm Quality Inn Chicopee MA Please plan attend meeting conjunc trict have appointed Fred Zealor Nats Coordinator would suggest club supply name person may use Nats Coordinator order recruit volunteers Nats have received permission Governor Michael Dukakis extend invitation clubs East attend Nationals working possibility issu ing proclamation making week July 25 Model Aviation Week State time read will have al ready attended Maines district meeting con ducted Maine Model Club Association March 6 attended Quinapoxet Model Club meeting Holden MA small very active club have scheduled fun flies June 26 August 21 October 16 well H-Ray Races July 17 Sep tember 25 club also assured maxi mum support 1983 Nats New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aociat vi-ernu Pete Bionchini 280S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Fronk Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Junchkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Likes 46 Cory Twins River NJ 08753 Adorn Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts ad vent Golden Age RC Modeling could scarcely stand passively observe dawning great era some kind personal involvement So purchased new radio system having exotic new frequencies WHICH frequency Now encounter first change induced things great Battle New 104 Model Aviation Officers Quinapoxet Model Flying Club Holden MA LR President George Gage Treasurer Bob Chaplis Secretary Ernie Erick son VP Tom Macaruso Army active modeler 25 years Mcale FW19O expects complete within next year Frequencies ie forget word Frequen cy its place substitute word Chan nel completely alien number Well am Channel 44 Next direct attention fre quency whoops channel flag used case consists two colors two channel identification numbers Now dumb luck flag make cause RC purveyors tactfully leaving phase setting-up customer will color yellow shall consist two copies same digit wit 4 Will provide sense ex clusivity enjoyment hobby/sport resounding negative good friend years George Myers reports interesting coincidence say least George too acquired new system went out fly native Long Island guess what some guy flying very same channel re membered proper new language What inevitable mad rush get brand new channels may better just well stick old fre quencies try rush something else What really disturbs about new wave RC prospective air-traffic situ ation What mean what will become existing prohibition clubs against four five FEWER model aircraft air sametime am certainly gladdened magnificent work done Frequency mean Chan nel Committee results achieved nevertheless believe should utilize such benefits conjunction com mon sense practicality Lets lulled false sense security induced merely illusion safety numbers Getting back George Myers DFC does refer traditional honor Distinguished Flying Cross con text refers new concept area AMA officialdom District Frequency Coordinator As previously noted title could validly changed District Chan nel Coordinator Anyway District II DFC DCC George Myers wellknown sundry RC columnist Model Aviation magazine has string degrees credit experienced en gineer Grumman Corporation avid model aircraftcr years stdlding fellow Grumman engineer Bob Aberl have shoulder-to-shoulder through frequency channel struggle logical Bob leaves Committee pursue new challenging time-consum ing career Grumman Corporation George should step fill gap indeed fortunate respect because now APPLICATION what has authorized presents entirely new equally difficult challenge wish well George CNVMAA Symposium/Seventh Edition 2/5/83 Again doff AMA cap Central New York Model Aircraft Association wonderful guys galsand familiesof various clubs over years have individually collectively worked hard make truly event modelers have come look forward about time year years edition impressed enjoyable Taking account aspects annual modelers spectacular truly class itself does comprise major static displar competition model aircraft featuring seven categories ie Precision Scale Sport Scale Sport Mono plane Pattern Monoplane Biplane Sailplane Helicopter also includes model boat competition large indoor area RC race cars other vehicles go round round addition AMA booth manned following organizations Elbridge Flying Eagles Midstate Modelers Syracuse Model Boat Club Syracuse Plastic Models Club Otwego Valley Modelers Aero Radio Club Syracuse Onondaga Model Air craft Club Ithaca RC Society Western NY Free Flight Society Experimental Aircraft Association Cortland Aero Modeling Society Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society 174th Tactical Fighter Wing NYANG boys girls Syracuse Booths also maintained local hobby dealers other commercial exhibitors takes place year Art & Home Cen ter Syracuse Fairgrounds cludes spacious auditorium Films shown during day alter nating instructive seminars upon fol lowing subjects conducted modeling experts respectively noted Mono koting Techniques Bob Noll Indoor Free Flight Bob Clemons Engines Props Fuel & Muf flers Ed Izzo VP-AMA District 1 New Frequencies RC George Myers DFCof District II Model Aviation RC columnist together Geoffrey Styles AMA PR Direc tor capped auditorium series District II AMA meeting pleasure serving moderator included participation John Grigg Geoff Styles Lon Sauter Ed Izzo Ohio syIvasa V,grsa III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vlc-Preeidseas Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Franc, Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. ScottOslo PA 15683 Frequsocy Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fourun Ct. i1cnnat, OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Salt Fork place destined become wellknown District III site first District III meeting/symposium years Judging success sure become annual affair wasnt perfect need organize seminar sessions little better next time sure restaurant will have provisions board least didnt run out beer hopefully wont have ice storm contend next year 250 AMA members able attend about 500 people includ ing wives etc indicated great idea held great place should definite ly become annual affair district owes great thanks Bob Button whole gang organizing us Thanks AVP Frank Fluharty pictures guys gathered around beautiful blonde following photo actually listen ing Ramona Shultz shows us create masterpiece MonoKote George Myers members wellconceived questions evening featured traditional banquet replete merriment fine food huge helpings good fellow ship really quite dayand NIGHT CNYMAA its affable hardworking President Jim Saiff officials Lon Sauter Walt Throne compliments memorable contribution model aviation unforgettable example Northern Hospitality shall look forward pleasure eighth edition 84 Nats Needs need help run greatest Nats timeour very own East Coast Nats 83 Please register with Ed Izzo mail volunteer worker four seven-day period Westover AFB Chicopee MA July 2431 1983 Working Nats really work have done years can assure FUN really satisfying experience will actually realize val uable tangible benefits time efforts addition warm inner glow will feel worthy cause wellserved will receive free dorm lodging serving also duesfree membership 1984 well Please understand THIS As volunteer worker will also able fly other wise compete Nats Let us know events intend enter what work preference will shall best fit suitable time-sharing schedule So please volunteer make 83 Nats yours mineTHE GREATEST OF AL GEAR UP AND LOCKED needs BIG Above Dick Cordray missus explain intricacies tne Ia-Scale movement representing IMAA Don Hickman below left brought along fourcylinder four-cycle engine built OS Gemini cylinder assemblies impres sive aoroeous well thanks gave time talents make event success Once word gets out Im sure next years affair will bigger better hope can handle 1000 people Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Auociata VicaPreaidassoa Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 Upgar Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champion 205 Tipton Rd. Neesporn Newo VA 23806 Howard Criopin 611 Beochesood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lana Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Felin Church VA 22042 Charlee Spear 253 Holly Lana Mockoydle NC 27028 Praqroaaey Coerdlssator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 4886966 Have made Nats reservations yet time writing its five months until Nats know its hard think Nats 18 inches snow ground time column hits streets will seeing first signs spring Plan now make years Nats close us will have extracurricu lar activities going comments Dis trict IV newsletters much flying activity going now Most clubs having mall shows auctions have started seeing some good articles spring tune-ups RC gear engines seems time year clubs start planning years ac tivities looks club newslet ters will contests scheduled District IV year Scale Soaring Pattern Also expect increase Quickie 500 Racing would like take opportunity remind District IV AMA members AMA Headquarters now process moving new HQ building Reston VA move magnitude takes time will disrupt things So patient mail communications HQ take little longer usual moving new building also start ing new procedures concepts increase efficiency speed up paper time have some very dedicated employees AMA HQ will doing best help please patient Paul Yacobucci District IV Frequency Coordinator now has computer program will tell about interference what industrial radios area Call him give him channel number fre quency can tell what happening area Before buy new radio give Paul call sure selected frequency clear area Pauls address head column Whats happening District IV Aeromasters Model Airplane Club Aeromasters MAC Fredericksburg VA has started safety inspections club airplanes think very good idea can never too careful safety conscious Just think may save plane radio let alone some ones life Good show Aeromasters Keep up good work Sandhills Model Aircraft Club SMAC Club Southern Pines NC now has static display team offers its services put displays civic organizations South ern Pines area good way promote hobby Tidewater Model Soaring Society TMSS will hold NSS Soar-In sometime June year contest open AMA members FAIF3B contest scheduled July 2 3 4 information con tact Herk Stokely 1504 Horseshoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Mid Virginia RC Club MVRC held last meeting Hopewell Airport new home Virginia Wings ultra light airpark organization have taken over old airport turned recreation al airpark ultra light aircraft sounds interestingRC ultra lights Norfolk Aeromodelers Looks like good Combat bash coming up April 23 24 events will FastCombat Slow Combat Combat Fox 35 Rat Balloon Bust Electronic Fliers Virginia Received nice letter today Gary Vonally Presi dent EFV club has field three half miles south Winchester VA club started 1980 has grown 30 members now still growing Thanks news Gary keep coming THATS ALL FOR NOW DO AIbom C Fitrid Grurtlo issppr Fuertt Rict V South tarulit C Tonrmestee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 1208 C79-OOOO Aaaociata VleaPraddantn Greg Doe RI 4 166 Pony Dr. Snyrnn TN 37167 Richard Jackson lOB Tharolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delrey Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 8ox 1532 Fulardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimer FL 32579 Harry Sherom P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawrencevilla Hwy. L Decatur GA 30003 Frequency Coordlssasor Burnis Fields 1096 Onurlo St. Jacksonville FL 32205 Phone Day 19041 3888882 Apparently lot clubs District V going fast turning left enjoy ing some ballyhoo excitement low cost RC Racing Its called Club 500 Racing According article Beam Eglin Aero Modelers basic rules planes 500 square inches wing area standard 40 engine closed end muffler club fuel Clubs Pensacola FL Alabaster AL Nashville TN various ver sions Club 500 Racing What about other clubs Am last hear about de velopment What would really like see year says Roscoe Pearson Gadsden Aero modelers Alabama Contest Director contest whether Pattern whatever would require contestant build bring contest handlaunch glider Roscoe has avid Pattern flier least 10 years Roscoe concerned catering upper echelon modeling losing sight real modeling 106 Model Aviation Scale CB member Bob Wischer gives group interested modelers some tips finely detail scale model some fascinating methods creative uses ordinary materials Ive seen group listens either Mark Radcliff self explain Aresti Pattern aircraft trim Bill Ney left George Radcliff right negotiate Gary Villard trade Sturm Mentor couple future draft choices Kraig Krum shows few members maintain servos didnt have use hammer IMAC aerobatics well represented Miles Reed showed get out large engines aero batic models Roscoe Im going try prove modeling doesnt have overly complex super sophisticated expensive can simple fun inexpensive will send chartered club District V sample paper glider can purchased little SOc built hour less club has write ask ask return someone club build take club meeting models cheap enough club could buy enough everyone build club project fly club meetingjust fun can purchased Promotion Models P0 Box 203 Fraser Ml 48026 SOc postpaid minimum order 25 Order either Cessna Skyhawk Piper Cherokee Get sample free Murfreesboro Skyhawks have put mailing list club newsletter Seems like economy Murfreesboro Tennessee helping make members better fliers unem ployed can fly weekdays Nine last 10 weekends have rained out Modelers have way seeing silver lining cloud Daytona Beach RC Association Flori da also put mailing list their newsletter Guy Wire Among interesting things going club pilot proficiency program first Sunday after club meeting has set aside members challenge air set wings George Batiuk says keep looking FF material column finally came dont get wont George solved problem invites everyone Huntsville ALon july10 Mid-Summer FF Meet Take Georges advice want see something column send would like feature Indoor Control Line Pattern Soaring Helicopter Racing Scale etc month have go what material postal service delivers Underwoods home local UPS man hits neighborhood regard phone calls have included number column since unlisted St Louis directory am generally home 400 pm have urgent con cern just wish chat Dont flustered thinking person answering wife Rae have say Bob us tenors have problem over phone News Around District am proud announce Cal Ettel just recently appointed represent Electroflight interests district has asked serve FAI subcommittee Electric competition Cal Ozark airline pilot avid Sailplaner currently establishing chapter SEAM Society Electric Aircraft Modelers area Cal will making circuit keeping us 'current' regard silent revolution keeping cabinet concept have instituted district have made following appointments thus far Gary Frost 1012 Bedford Balwin MO 63011 will represent MACA Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 will represent RC Sport fliers Should have concerns questions need information whatever contact per sons Please copy possible Further appointments will forth coming Newsletters Other Communications Illinois Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Aucciate Vla-PreudaU Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1608 12Th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenaboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithyille MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 William G Snavely P0 Box 2B1 Auburn iN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 564 Graritchatter St Lexington KY 40505 District VI what have doing thats right West Coast battered rain wind East Coast buried under two feet snow sailing through winter some first rate flying weather Whats hear saying Wait until March Time will tell First month some admonitions newsletters have rolling have en joyed very much would suggest certain yours contains some names addresses especially editors addi tion should fire off letter remember include name address letter just envelope spite fantas tically efficient system sometimes get separated believe efficient bit Ive got bridge Ill sell two films AMA booth have busy bouncing around district wish use items please schedule well advance ship UPS since its pickup point halfway nowhere have rely its route pickup local St Louis hobby shop has very graciously offered act pickup delivery point since picture winners mentioned last months column Frozen Finger Flying FestivaL left Mary Adams Bob Bearden Sam Bridgers Doc Passen Tis Slow Combat see stimulat ing event indeed Especially think up inverted two feet off deck Chicagoland RC Modelers learn time high unemployment have voted extend club memberships out work up year nice thought designed keep modeler con tact something means much him Isotopes Owensboro KY come thoughts President Dillus Mosely As progress through winter build ing season just building seeking improve skills see feel new ability new kit chal lenge just same Good point strike out new frontiers Editor Harry Murphy has included article midwest Free Flight newsletter Informer Keith Fulmer concerning suc cessful Indoor presentation given South Bend IN RC club After viewing Dick Hardcastles West Baden Indoor film some Indoor flying RCers planned Pea nut Scale contest March club Sig nal Chasers has Indoor guests May 1983 107 Russ Timmons has good fortune have wife Shirley help him FF contests Scale Puss Moth children have enjoyed building flying Skyhawk Cherokee George holding Peanut model Lem berger German Homebuilt makes great meeting us eight-pound airplane guides Indoor can hum bling experience am probably person has flown Easy B competi tion would have made respectable Formula performer Editor Tony DeRosa has produced very classy newsletter bunch photos Tn-Valley group South Bend IN qualifies Naivete Award Month however states say no news good news world aeromodeling news goad news Golly news letter crammed full information dicating vibrant active club Tony some letters come through just bit warmer others closeKCRC Kansas City pro vded check list Contacts helping newcomers Im saving list items help develop newcomers program spoke last month Has club forwarded info might have contribute endfinallyl have attempted stand clear beating death info would included other sections magazine Such things Council actions Nats info etc covered elsewhere Im aiming District VI news generally Any objections low 0 Mchgan 0 Minnesota 0 Wtsconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Amistant Vice-President Jack Fnn 368 Hamodun Dr. - 2ovr ps 5202 Associate Vice-Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbrdqe Blvd Any Amor Ml 48103 Russell Knetuter 2625 6 Shoremood 8vd Mirsavkee VI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioqa St. DulutS MN 55804 William Ronring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseon Ml 49086 Scittmore 5013 Dorseof Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 630a Lombardy Lane Crystol MN 55428 Frequency Coordinator Pete Water, 117 Cast Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 1313 348-0085 Evening 3131 437-4244 Season Fliers No big deal Califor nia suppose Duluth MN letter Arnold Proffit AMA 19071 CD hear continuing exploits Steve Bowman now having completed third consecutive year least flight per week Arnolds letter tells flying occurring regularly off ice St Louis Bay maintain 500 40 foot runway clear snow occasionally visited full-size aircraft Rolling circles rolls four compass points tail dragging verted dragging rudder leaving six-foot furrough evidence some exploits Northmen Heres picture Steve Bowman third Standard 13th Unlimited Soaring 82 Lincoln Nats Ive got some pictures Whirl winds St Joseph Ml racing activity picking up fronts Annual 500 Winners left right Steve Metzget first Wayne Yaeger second John Kilsdonk third other three winners CAPS 500 Dave Cohen third Todd Yore second first race Bill Johanson Never mind about bottles Bob Thompson got whats left Yaegers Quickie 500 Try contrast pictures next time guys have some discussion going dis trict about contest coordination expressed directly once AMA Headquarters sanction desk Dissatisfaction some past transactions made point talk Greg Sydell visited Mil waukee make him aware criticism test wanted continue job does will until have new reason look situation meantime give him best cooperation thankless job give him first chance correct glitches please keep posted Another rumbling comes group Scale fliers belonging soon-to-be AMAchartered club concerning Scale Contest Board members voting contrary petition 12 signatures sent him including AVP 1982 National Champ have yet chance talk Claude McCul lough will soon am sure will appre ciate expression opinion others district concerning handling Scale Contest Board matters District VII re cent voting particular Claude course very faithful servant years board past Chairman times winner national competition dont think have poiLcy false move youre out caught Bob Coury AMA 52826 remarks mail order houses hobby shop buying loyalty concluding remark perhaps mother did teach value dollar accurate still have loyalty hobby shop dollars worth material merchan dise admit spending hun dreds time big ticket items Id surely shop around subject ambivalent recent Hobby Industries Association meet ing raised question came realize tough problem such Can Hobby Shop Survive has become question editorial interest well other parts hobby industry private conversation two industry people came away general feelings free market system will ultimately have sort out survivors some fall out hobby retail dealers strengthening others gradually business climate improving hobby dealers bet Ill get some mail What am talk ing about Id sure jump chance buy next Porsche factory manu facturers cost notice auto mo bile sale rebates disappearing Heres what message really Make best deal can remember good hobby shop essential part sport want hear anyone builds tiles Electric kind wants participate formation new contest board advisory committee Aknsas e Ittursiana New Mexict Sklahoma C Tetas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Friedl 6512 SoatIrwood Lttle Rock AR 72205 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Dun Partons 11809 Fulmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rube 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Sartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metarie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakenay 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Since advanced years somewhat quali fy philosopher would like drop thought about AMA its future attitudes actions relative AMA positive approach offers larger share doughnut negative approach fers larger share hole very positive flood mail phone calls 108 Model Aviation Pattern fliers attending Tangerine Pattern Contest front LR Pedro Caijas Larry Ott Jimmy Grier Al Szymkowski Rear L--R Kit Gearhart Frank Purpura Tom Szumkowski Dan Kowalak Ken Krempetz Les Fruh have received fellow District VIII AMA members must say off great year activities just plain old fun improved communication think can generate greater respect other bigger pride AMA ganization pride what wonderful intentions mention name individual club heard youve swamped column would nothing names will simply say Thanks getting touch making smarter represent vote behalf also going mention upcoming contests District VIII got swamped again let tell what about Watch Contest Calendar section AMAs magazine Model viadon back up exchange newslet ters subject newsletters Ill make big fat offer help have just received current list chartered AMA clubs District VIII will have repro duced can use kinds reference can provide mailing list contest literature exchange list newsletter editors pretty good picture action someone can contact given area receive chartered club list send large regular busi4iess size selfaddressed envelope hopefully will have 20 cent stamp handy can glue envelope very own spit address John E Johnny Clemens PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 above address mailing address happen make Dallas will always proud have come see person eyeball eyeball address hobby shop Hobby Counter 1907 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75206 think might enjoy visit oldest 44 years best stocked hobby shops country have lot really historic models memorabilia look best can usually generate agood old B-S session re-enthuse us phone need talk very busy phone important number 2148230208 Ill try help newsletters came Amarillo TX Planesmen sent nice personal note newsletter editor Galen Killion pri marily Control Line club newslet ter well put together contained good thoughts might good place start newsletter exchange Contact Galen Killion PO Box 31461 Amarillo TX 79120 Galens newsletter column headed Bright Ideas Under title fifteen good ideas want warn Galen about hint need fuel strainer Use wifes stockings Galen ole buddy might make wife walk funny other fourteen ideas okay get touch Galen Ever think about difference between education intelligence simple telligence can make money looks like 1983 National Model Air plane Championships will pretty great success planning got started terribly late Westover Air Force Base looks like great site important attitude people hosting us After meeting Commanding Officer Civilian Admini strator feel sure will among friends have entire use Quality Inn very nice AMA Official Headquarters including hobby souvenir shops meeting rooms should great thing must guarded against go area have never before long time terrible temptation AMA volun teers offered work Nats sud denly decide since near home would rather fly simply wont Nats have happen past near-disaster So come nortI-easterners show us well can done Ill working disturbing item todays news fact US Army Corps En gineers closing down large number parks recreational areas across coun try budget cutting move Most properties under control con trol plane types areas no val ue permanent structures ideal model flying Because Corps Engineers several years ago ordered make areas available pub lic use possible Along other recre ations particularly requiring permanent structures model plane flying fields set up greatly appreciated enjoyed looked like very fine way government fulfull its obliga tkin its taxpayers story US Corps Engineers new budget facility cut detailed flying field area under control would certainly wise look matter avoid sudden surpris es special importance action fact areas improvements made make flood-plane area fljable shared-expense basis means clubs financial interest improvements Entirely different subject After serv ing AMA President eight long high ly effective years District VP before lot folks thought nutz want jump again current District VP have good reason am love what AMA does believing what can modelers United States course own District VIII want see progress proper direc tion Having sat bunch Executive Council meetings now being Council have seen lot weakness personal caterings develop cutting way down bodys effectiveness credibility through nit-picking delays decision-making costing AMA far money necessary things have being changed because gen uine need Council handling mat ters could should handled paid staff appointed committees already estab lished groups such Nats Executive Com mittee Contest Boards issues have given bold public exposure have brought focus character-assassination mood has no place gentlemans ladys hobby sport such aeromodeling will some folks mood present belligerent world will violently dis agree must remember TOO AM ENTITLED TO OPINION youve just heard Lets put fun gentleness back modeling ALL FOR NOW Coloado as ska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaoaat vic-Pvaadsgg Aohoat-t Ball 2622 5 coffman casper W 82601 Cd coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowley 16413 C Stanford P1 AurOm co 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grofton ND 58237 Jm Ricketta 516S cloudas Sioux Pall, SD 57103 Frequmicy coordinator Sid Gates 2380 5 Holly P1 Denver co 80220 Phone Day 303 7615960 evening 303 757-4082 District IXS Frequency Coordinator Sid Gates process gathering informa tion throughout district usage new frequencies well old ones experiencing problems locale frequency please drop line him share concerns Information about successes would also appropriate share would expect sometime too distant future could expect some sort report what new channels jump avoid specific areas dis trict information could especially beneficial fliers travel fly-ins meets shows contests Sids address phone number listed top column too early start plans attend Nats coming July last week month although far piece travel District IX format National Convention well tradi tional competition may real drawing card Plans include trade show displays discus sion groups special topics seminars demonstrations model manufacturers will no doubt seeing lot interesting information come out soon about tourist general interest areas surrounding Nats site may interest rest family vacation excursion lot effort lot people usual has gone planning 83 Nats effort make better conform needs wants AMA members Hope see Denver area Jeffco Aeromodelers Award Excellence club staged Annual Auction February really suc ceeded terms modelers attendance merchandise sold obviously money made club treasury really unique features auction effi ciency tracking what sold what price knowing owed checked out made painless accurate use computers special program may made available other clubs interested staging auction positive comments about eventIve promised com plete write-up later date meantime might interested contact ing club President Stan Thornley 122 W Fremont Avenue Littleton CO 801 20 303 794-4691 May 1983 109 club members put lots work event voice stood out day long comments jokes goading last dime out people sale items voice also works year long form clubs safety officer belongs Paul Samarus Accolades Paul constant effort better aeromodeling Im passing out accolades effort must share following report photos Joan Alyea hus band Dale often send excellent reports Im extremely grateful Static displays come various colors some so-so some merely great rare few tum out profoundly gratifying modelers provide aircraft Such experience ASTi 30 High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team December occasion annual Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet sponsored Colorado Aviation Historical Society Officers Club United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs CO display organized show team based Colorado Springs under direc tion team leader Jack Cole provided prime attraction cocktail hour Twenty-two aircraft furnished team members members Pikes Peak RC Club Colorado Springs Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo aircraft spanned period World War Space Age ranged size 60-powered planes Quarter Scale included several multiengine models well Masters Qualifiers past two years During cocktail hour chance talk Colorado aviation greats former pilots world record-setters people have deep affection aircraft whatever type size rewarding aspect experience doesnt arrive too often fantastic gathering segments aviation world proud corner world part following photo Dale Alyea builder scale B-24 foreground converses Colonel Roger MacDonald past com mander Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol MacDonald part B-24 Liberator crew during after WW II attracted models aircraft flown Photo William Madsen President Colorado Aviation Historical Society 1982 inductee Colorado Aviation Hall Fame High Country RC Barnstormers Show Team members gather together Colorado Aviation Hall Fame Banquet LR Curtis Teeter Jack Cole team leader Rich Pavalonia Tony Paul Mim Workman Jack Aycock Bill Turner shown Pat Corderman Steve Tesnear volun teered services man lighting dur ing banquet Dale Joan AlyBa other end camera Thats month Hope share reports Wichita KS Colorado Springs CO North South Dakota maybe good places next month Keep pictures letters coming Anzxna onia Hwa da Uth x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Auoaat Vica-Prasidanb Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Porn Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lana Phoenix AZ 85033 Bob Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weetby Chula Vista CA 92011 Freqaascy Coordleeto Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Pair Gaka CA 95628 Phone 19161 961-9803 February paid return visit Sky nauts Saddleback Valley annual awards banquet Dave Herbert clubs sparkplug invited Dave has extremely instru mental annual Toys Tots air show club puts El Toro lighter-than air facility banquet NCO club El Toro facility right shadow huge derigible hangars evenings affairs hosted clubs new Presi dent John Alcorn club asked bring movie asked old standby Marvelous Miniatures dont care times anyone else Ive talked has seen movie enjoy time Next item agenda Council meeting didnt have travel far took place Anaheim Jay Gerber addressed Council de livered 1983 film us Its Free Flight year also wanted guidance next project will consist shorter versions Marvelous Miniatures Modelingt Grand Illusions Theyll edited versions suitable tie television formats Pres ently too long television edit ing will able get run give us exposure case some FAI fliers wonder FAI stamp went $5 $10 re cently its because will also become NAA members Having NAA members will give AMA stronger voice read vote NAA matters Its good thing AMA believe Vince Mankowski working Phase 2 fund raising plan will patch sale pin later looks like 1984 Nats will Reno first week August dates 4th through 11th Two Hall Fame awards presented Council meeting Bill Atwood given widow Mildred other presented Dale Kim person Two really great people Im glad able count both personal friends though Bill isnt us anymore nominated Birds Club Award Excellence passed unanimously Birds have very active Toys Tots schooling children build fly community affairs etc name theyve involved can think no club deserving own club has come up fun-type event hoping will catch like San Diego Orbiteers P-30 event did object predict flight time model must ROG rubber-powered Three flights count perfect score would zero ie hit predicted time nose three times point will added sec ond over under time Thirty seconds way minimum prediction al lowed first person score second less will given nice trophy donated liv Aker Write details Ive appointed new AVP Northern California name Bob Kampmann hes Orangevale near Sacramento Bob has flying models 35 years has tried little everything has flown RC Galloping Ghost 60s care remember far Bob says hes lean ing toward CL racing some outdoor FF activity year Quite mixture Betty Stream local AVP tells has copies contest calendar RC events Southern California Arizona Write interested Morrie Leventhal 1 788 Niobe Avenue Anaheim CA 92804 can supply copies CL calen dar can supply copies FF contest calendar Please send SASE writing people information Oh yes Soaring information can obtained Dave Peltz 20450 Celtic Street Chatsworth CA 91311 photo next page shows Chula Vista model RC Club field taken model plane Look size runway cars parked pit area two buildings foreground concession stand covered areafor eating Thats Pacific Ocean background 110 Model Aviation Jim Workman show team member first lovea beautifully done Oscar Jim brought transmitter put some good demosuntil organ blanked him outl Betty also sends following information clubs Riverside area area large number clubs sometimes becomes difficult keep track doing what avoid con flict events Such case River side area Southern California clubs formed Inland Empire Model Association coordinate activities contests lend hand other Member clubs Corona RC Club Riverside RC Club Chino RC Club Hemel Model Masters Perris Valley RC Club Pomona Valley Model Air craft Club Yucaipa RC Club MARKS Circle City RC Club Chapter 100 IMAA want booth ure drop line youd like appear club meetings let know Thermals Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaoe VleePreuldenta Al Culver 1607s von Elm Poatallo ID 83201 Simon Ore. Box 68 Eroedview MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen. 15689 Pulani, Ave. N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon B07 B Vickburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klannath Falls OR 97601 chick Voune 290201 Ave. S. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98062 Fraquancy coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SB Neig Or. Portland OR 97238 FIona 1503 761-6103 First corrections Last month listed ZilIah happening May 21-22 Well will May 14-15 mark calendars youve never attended fun fly now called Volcano Fun Fly youve missed fine weekend fun flying site room RV parking less ad venturous motels nearby year seems get betterthe Valley Aero Model ers put very good contest addition flying field itself best around Also find out Boeing Indoor sessions being held Interlake High School Overlake reported Poison pen letters can sent Tom Cashman Editor Bat Sheet Ken Rice Co-Editor thinking about things Free Flight April 9 WEBS meet Kent Field May 8 RAG Meet Harts Lake would call Don Zipoy about RAG Meet since Army seems unable maintain commit ment Also due some sort glitch HQ part Marchs column garbled April 9-10 dates BCRC Expo Cor vallis will Super Sport race Saturday traditional fun fly Sun day conjunction Expo will planes exhibits movies District Xl meet Saturday Also garbled infor mation about Idaho Expo year will Boise April 30-May 1 men tioned last month Im sure BARKS will put great show hope can get see Second Northwest Expo Puyallup history Bob Pfeiffer promised bigger better came through fine style booths stocked kinds goodies roomindoors out people displays various model activities models covered tables provided better meet ing room scheduling District Xl meets great opportunity meet old friends make new ones looking over various products use make hobby enjoyable Bob Ben jamin does great covers Model Builder said covers would avail able MB near future Interesting both MB Model Airplane News have featuring covers done artists Northwest Garrett Miller does MA N covers located Oregon Speaking MB its resident Big Bird has moved Puyal up area Al Alman said would fly-in Tacoma area sometime early summer Details get Stan Brown Nelson Eddy kitting racer use Quickee-500 races Don Rice welcomed warmly last year District Xl meeting noted holding down booth Does demonstrate old adage cant beat em join em does have attractive booth Wedgelock gang back Vince Mankowski Carl Maroney AMA booth hope got chance talk Several clubs set ups doing demonstrations talking interested parties about club activities AVP Don Zipoy located behind Bat bench signing people up Misery Meet Strat-O-Bats example Bat Trainer couldnt help feel Id seen somewhere before fact looked like something Frank Ehling would have designed Next door person wearing Flying Lines T-shirt Mike Hazels face holding forth Seattle Skyraiders booth Mike claimed sat down rest everyone left Anyway wants everyone know Dave Green getting biggest North west Regionals ready Control Liners May 28-29 will three Carrier classes three Stunt classes Team Race added after Slow Rat Saturday Make plans now attend Some S RAC members showing cover variety plastic films Its amazing often piece Micafilm could reused Kitsap ARCS booth found out will gently fun fly July 30-31 Jim Hyson would like have lot people come enjoy low pressure get-together Evergreen group ERMA has float plane fun fly scheduled April 10 Flow ing Lake County Park Check Kevin Collins about looks like fun Im partial float plane stuff Barons booth advertising Scale meet June 10 11 12 last year excellent contest theyd scheduled week later Id year too Maybe trying tell something also visited booth newest show team group Everett dont know much know about AMA show teams sort ambassadors public perform air shows other functions demonstrating precision fly ing crowd pleasing maneuvers older group Barons Team did its routines fore people other team last year Considering low population density out thats quite acocmplish ment want welcome new group hope able keep informed both groups activities people attendance difficult get see some things going Technopower people lovely radials whirring away V-8 too could never get close enough booth figure out what happening awesome sound Old friend Ralph Cooney Fore stuff have miter sanders just neatest rig end sand balsa stick Ralph will CD Haystack properly Northwest Seaplane Champion ships again year Last year extra event Saturday night just people planes didnt like anymore called limbo looked like massacre Well Ralph has done again year will Ring Fire event Saturday night Obviously planes burn Ralph rest Sky Knights want invite come oldest best float plane con test around Tom McCuen told MARC Spring Swap Meet would April 30 club hopes make annual event will held Bellevue near Eastside Catholic High School starts 10am Saturday 1 pm District Xl meeting Last year room less adequate Bob Pfeiffer moved us another building Unfortunately too people showed up Some talked later said werent aware meeting Well advised North west Expo 84 will District Xl meeting will take place 1 pm will followed scheduling meet ing 2 pm Saturday course thing can go wrong will Just before meeting time talking Al Watson asked going meeting said hed Well sitting right front wondered aloud hadnt come least able announce Al has appointed AMA Frequency Committee nice have own sitting important committee have feelings about op erations goals committee should let Al know what think Ive gone over alloted space will fill some other things add some pictures next time Bob assured next year will bigger better know man word Remember AMA Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts summer last week July next year AMA Nats Reno first week August Get ready HAPPY FLYING May1983 111 JUIJIO FLIGHTN/ Box 176 WaIl St Sta New WHITTE York NV 100050 Yes Virginia Really An Ed Whitten Lots columnists run pictures just about issue havent decided torture just once merely show Im sort old guy loves model airplanes has building flying since some time around 1929-30 Im really sure just what model started last 15 20 years has mostly tried promote contests new popular events especially activity youngsters Bostonian picture named Basic Boston designed simple fuselage model group New York City school teachers has straight lines movable wing cant imagine what stupen dous feature pointing out telling someone about picture being snapped. possibly super fantastic 1/8 square incidence stick under leading edge wing maybe telling used windows envelopes windshield side windows model note length motor made three propellers different shape pitch model although up writing has tried model has lot test ing reworking done before best propeller/rubber combination will found first things done after first day test flying get rid obnoxious temporary tab left wing abhor wing tabs think make scale models grossly unscale put Bostonians outside maximum wing chord rule left wing has since received some friendly wash-in Next rear motor peg moved forward next upright move bal ance point wing forward Henry Orzech three-bladed prop new Bostonian might try too. 6 diameter limitation can use blade area can get just goes remind us model finished. well thats start adjusting re working get very best results gest possible time air Oh yeah just show face mention enjoy telling er peoples . thoughtssome standard some new like haveon propellers Propellers Standard procedure has beginner start ing off SRPSM Simple Rubber Pow ered Stick Model equipped plastic propeller plastic bearing all-balsa Sleek Streaks have setup North Pacific Skeeters other plastic-bagged ready-to-flies Built-up stick-n-tissue SRPSM kits like AMA Cub Peck-Polymers ROG Sigs Uncle 5am have plastic prop plastic bearing assemblies time see plan model magazine kind SRPSM es omnipresent plastic prop bearing combo plastic prop bearing assembly have lauded sky-high all-important beginner inners would fail fall away like autumn leaves. beginners have immediate success go triumphantly bigger better things too have hailed plastic/bearing combo ising right Junior Flight Now Ive thinking maybe weve kidding ourselves - kidding beginners too Now Im beginning wonder isnt long run harm ful helpful Maybe plastic prop/bear ing makes model airplane building/flying too easy es aeromodeling too much toy image After all has to stick thing front end wind up away goes tant success no challenge What good zillion Delta Darts so-called builders dont go something else ever get kids appreciate what propeller has accomplish kids have to push onto motor stick wean away plastic prop/bearing rut once think thats Plastic propeller/bearing assemblies un doubtedly get some kids air quick ly overcoming difficulty kids making own s will never quajify model builders/fliers spend rest days down plastic prop/bearing assembly level actually making own propeller bend ing drilling own bearing develops insurmountable barrier So YOU have beginner little talent really interested making decent model builder out him anyway go ahead him use plastic prop/bearing assembly So what No loss BUT inner has ability plan really help him progress get beginner past plas tic prop/bearing syndrome just fast possible Better yet dont let him see Start right off flat-bladed builtup all-balsa propellers actually difficult issues come Ill concentrating different types propeller hubs blades adjustable bearings washers ks quality front ends SRPSMs - right now word suppliers two important tools modelers especially group leaders. Slicers two model making tools rec ommend Leaders beginner groups will find especially helpful assembling kits neophytes long run will save good money too first balsa wood stripper sturdy well-made tool GENE DUBOIS PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 can cut own 1/16 1/20 square strips indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSMs suggest model BS-01 illustrated above costs $1100 plus 10% shipping costs As shown sheet 1/32 1/16 inserted vertically appropriate slot run forward Dubois also has slicers handle thicker sheets Although can slice nice clean strips machines cant everything must still make initial cut straight edge line up grain tapered spars something else Next suggest JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 rubber slicer have develop little technique use tool can done door models rubber slicer absolute must important balsa wood slic er just cant fly best mediocre results JJ also has good balsa slicer too Send US dollar gentle men full catalogues have lot offer makes model airplane build ing/flying super worthwhile 112 Model Aviation