A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
A Great Opportunity AMA Clubs Academy Announces uAdopt.A.SchooIP Project Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs Adopt a-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacher programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given club space per mitted Show tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion community public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school ef fort AMA club Any problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community club willing play small part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involvement human interest stories club achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsor help flying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long overdue will happen unless take posi tive steps Adopt-A-School can ve hicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligible special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back community model aviation opportunity reduce taxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?" Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can pro vide supporting brochures sample letter make easier ap proach local schooL need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start sub scription Model v/at/on right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation constructive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher hislher AMA number will rest AMAs Grand Opening official dedication ceremonies National Center Aeromodeling Reston VA will Saturday September 241983 unique structure houses Academys administrative headquarters its model air craft museum museum dedicated preserving historical significant model air craft related memorabilia educa tional instructional use interested people dedication ceremonies will followed Open House celebration Invitations being sent prominent figures govern ment aviation industry Members Academy also invited present Open House festivities will continue Sunday September 25 General public visits Center will possible limited ap pointment basis following dedication wee kend August 1983 101 AMA HQ bY Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0e S Executive Director John Worth S Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski S Executive Secretary Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld S Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt S Publications Director Carl R Wheeley S Administrative Coordinator Bob Voislavek S S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney S Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Hew Six-Meter NC Frequencies Last month AMA News published arti cle AMA Frequency Committee member C Torrey Williams concerning recentlyapproved ARRL American Radio Relay League plan frequency allocations six-meter 50-54 MHz radio banda plan provides 10 new RC channels five now five 1991 See George Myers Radio Technique column month background Torrey Last months report mentioned complete Six-Meter Band Plan titled Ap pendix would published August issue plan Please note definitely allocates entire spectrum frequencies 50 MHz 54 MHz mostly communications special slice RC 5080 through 5098 Please refer last months article complete discussion AMA Six-Meter Phase- Plan freq uency/channel assignments transmitter frequency flag specifications should noted existing five fre quencies 5310 through 5350 used RC six-meter band will continue available RC use expected increasingly subject RF interference other users Approval use five initial six-meter channels new sec tion band made effective May 1 1983 another excellent example AMAs Frequency Committee has served RCers case special credit due former committeeman Dick Jansson liaison role between AMA ARRL also former committee chairman Bob Aberle directed effort Torrey Williams guiding expertise APPENDIX 1 ARRL SIX-METER BAND PLAN April 1983 50000 50100 50060 50080 50100- 50600 50110 50200 50400 50600- 51000 507 00 50800 50980 51000- 511 00 51100- 52000 52000- 52050 52000 54000 52010153010 5 2030/53030 52050/53050 520 70/53070 52090/53090 52110/53110 52130/53130 52150/53150 52170/53170 52190/53190 52210/53210 52230/53230 ALL FREQUENCIES IN MHz CW Beacons follows Automatically-controlled Beacons SSB AM follows SSB DX calling frequency SSB domestic calling frequency Note sug gest QSY up local down long distance QSOs AM calling frequency Experimental Special modes follows RTTY calling frequency Radio Control R/C 10 channels 20 kHz raster Pacific DX window FM Simplex Pacific DX window FM Repeater Simplex follows 52250/53250 52270/53270 5 2290/53290 52310/53310 52330/53330 52350/53350 52370/53370 52390/53390 52410/53410 5 2430/5 3430 52450/53450 52470/53470 Repeater frequency pairs input/output 52550/53550 525 70/53570 52590/53590 52610/53610 52630/53630 5 2650/5 3650 5 2670/5 36 70 52690/53690 52710/53710 52730/53730 52750/53750 527 70/5 3770 5 27 90/53790 5 2810/5 3810 52830/53830 5 2850/5 3850 52870/53870 52890/53890 52910/53910 52930/53930 5 2950/53 950 52970/53970 5 2990/53990 Simplex frequencies Set-to-set communications through repeater 52490 52510 52525 National Simplex frequency Note Provided thmugh courtesy Dick Jansson WD4FAB Synopsisi 983 Executive Council Meeting April 30 Reston VA second AMA Executive Council meeting held new AMA Headquarters building following attendance President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP Xl Ed McCollough Portland OR Gen C vonKann proxy representative Na tional Aeronautic Association Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Di rector Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoffrey Styles PR Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Guests Clara Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee Ronald Hesselbrock RCCB District Ill Barbara Jay Gerber AMA film producer Howard Crispin presi dent USPIA Lillian Worth Walter Cara Stevick Mars PA regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 sm Presi dent chaired meeting President made several comments prior taking up agenda safety proposal received October 82 International Miniature Air craft Association needs response near future shall discussion AMAs tenant meeting open house dates shall estab lished meeting invitation president NAA AMAs president shall attend May June NAA meetings Nom Committee Division Presidents Citing recent incident president cau tioned vice presidents using column space Model v/at/on forum Continued page 105 102 Model Aviation AMAs Executive Council met museum area new National Center Aeromodel ing Reston VA Inear Washington DC April 30 Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434 3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716631-6314 short column month group pictures usually worth whole bunch few words highlight pictures two-columnwide job bottom page has Spirit America Show Team dressed up finery standing AMA booth during Toledo Show year Geoff Styles Public Relations Direc tor AMA Headquarters surely does out standing job providing information AMA outside agencie% does right well inside PR too Show Teams bring eyes public true messagebuilding flying model aircraft types efforts put forth vol untarily cost giving up own weekend flying contest participation now have 28 active show teams opera ting around country taking message populace hat off fine ladies gentlemen CAUTION insurance policy fine advantage being member AMA rea sons may covered certain times instance follow AMA Safety Code will covered knew didnt question raised recently has uncovered another example will cov ered AMA insurance sure dont mess up situation own interpre tation following quoted directly letter insurance broker purpose letter outline insurance carriers position concerning teaching flying lessons prospective AMA members testing aircraft busi ness purposes will coverage afforded individual club organization sets up business teach flying lessons prospective members profit through Academy Model Aeronautics General Lia bility policy going business profit situation person entity has set up contract student insur ance contract will provide coverage activity club wishes give lessons prospective members non-profit basis can covered must point out though time individual mem ber Academy Model Aeronautics flying aircraft will have coverage under policy student must mem ber good standing Academy Model Aeronautics order have protec tion Concerning business individual testing aircraft business will coverage under policy individual business should have own business insurance should check broker whether aircraft and/or specifically model aircraft excluded protection under own policy individual will covered ever fly own personal enjoy ment use should remembered purpose Academy Model Aeronautics insurance cover other busi nesses testing model aircraft should secure insurance business through own business insurance have Fly business no coverage Fly fun pleasure competition coverage force sport folks what AMA about EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING issue will contain synopsis meeting held April 30 areas cov ered usual another marathon session started 900 am concluding 1230 am Fifteen hours continuous dedi cated probing effort Executive Council aimed improving operation Academy benefit highlight will cost us page per year magazine approval Alexander Alexander insurance broker offer homeowners insurance pro gram AMA members qualify program will offer same coverage presently have better want additionally will include statement model aircraft fully covered limits policy BIG advantage over present policies held mem bers including ME policy excludes cover age model airplanes basis aircraft MORE PICTURES have already printed few pictures Free Flight team members two first George Schroed ter second Steve Beebe last photo just has printed mainly because beautiful Scale model SBD-5 also because accom panied wonderful letter its builder Jim Deutsch Orange Village OH will quote Please remember us wonderful hobby/sport great way life cannot think complaint make love magazine support Academys decisions regarding welfare future modeling Keep up good work Thanks Jim Well try August 1983 103 Spirit America Show Team Jim Hubbard Team Manager busy managing did make Dicture Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 new revised AMA bylaws state Executive VP shall chief financial offi cer AMA shall monitor financial corporate affairs AMA make annual report membership regarding financial affairs AMA shall make periodic reports AMA Executive Coun cil Academy has grown big busi ness 1983 Proposed Operating Expense Budget 28 million dollars As already know main source income dues also realize some income magazine interest savings club charter fees Now have own magazine easy communicate keep up latest news Please accept official message AMA go ing along right schedule year no pitfalls operating budget Basically doing OK area might interested lease portion new building entire wing new home earmarked lease suitable tenant lessee building May 1 year lessee problems terminate arrangement As now looking another anticipate membership growth ex cess 86000 year feel suc cess due service Serving mem ber servicing chartered clubs has money question please write have suggestions improve organization reduce writing mail well print Get Letters Robert Wornell Midland TX writes address has changed Bangkok Thailand father both trying make 1983 Wakefield Team need set pre-entry vouchers FAI Team Selec tion process Enclosed $5 pre-entry fee Robert Im sending vouchers returning check FAI participation fees $10 year instead $5 went up Jim Homer Houston TX writes would like take up offer provide chartered club lists club offer ing Old-Timer contest want con tact nearby clubs create interest got Jim Gene Basten Secy/Treas Green Bay WI Model Airplane Club writes Twen ty-five members missing March issue Model viation received 1983 licenses reduced early rate some did get magazine Gene have contacted AMA HQ Mike Woodfolk mailing March issues has Let know make out members Harry Gebhart Cadyville NY writes sent gold brick two months fore sent dues card have dues messed up 1983 dues paid October 21 1982 Please reinstate sub scription MA send back copies Mike has also taken care Harry sent back copies via UPS Stanton Alexander Nashville TN writes just want drop line thank Washington staff swift action two weeks ago behalf called AMA home office requested information AMA RC general gave some help phone two days later Friday got home information mailbox ready make presentation Kroger Company spon sor Volunteer State Scale Meet Thanks AMA staff Thank kind word Stanton would like mention something said Council special budget meet ing Reston last month same basic staff people running AMA HQ now John Worth include Gisele Jackson Carl Wheeley until recently Norma Curlings Others also 1965 deficit $1 5000when owed money could pay financial picture day John Worth took over Executive Director staff have come long long way short time Look us today Thanks now have own maga zine own magnificent HQ building AMA built service Service modeler can make better Academy Write tell can im prove service Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director iBlO Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Better Thought. kinds worries have heard re cently concerning possible problems new frequencies have found mostly misconceptions misunderstandings misinterpretations cautionary expressions various people have made concerning new frequencies what expect Actual experience however now pro ducing reports indicate use new frequencies typically happy excellent results extensive test recently particularly encouraging involved checking out over dozen different RC transmitters found passed FCC requirements assure what operating now will become obso lete other words tests confirmed state-of-the-art such narrow bands will using will re quire new transmitters testing also verified newest dual-conversion-type receivers already cap able operating narrower band re quirements will come effect 1991 Thus RC industry has already developed what will need later add RC channels spectrum means what promised new frequencies has already proved practical end result should mean extra cost going newer type receivers eight years now should min imized Meanwhile choose start using sooner will benefit reduced likelihood interference problems current frequencies will hearing about great results George Myers Radio Technique column Model Aviation Good Information. Bob Aberle former chairman AMAs Frequency Committee writing new column Flying Models magazine column called Frequency Facts full good 104 Model Aviation three US teams will going Australia summer compete Free Flight World Championships Shown L-R Rol Anderson Norm Poti Mike Achterberg members FF Power Team Clarence Haught photo AMA Museum Curator Hurst Bowers left accepts famous Great Speckled Bird its designer George Perryman during latters visit May 19 down-to-earth explanations whats happen ing new frequencies Between Bob George Myers best information subject being published could get reading other recommend read both Bob former committee chairman George current chairman Bob George working near other constant communication other combined RC knowledge overpower ing really want right up snuff RC read Georges writings Model via tion Bobs Flying Mode/s Communications Within Chartered Club essential ingredients con tinuity club operations communica tion good information crisis chartered club can occur year club officers change inexperienced people ing replaced club management positions Most time new people have little idea what expected what tools will have good job fellow members couple weeks ago received very interesting well-done booklet Flying Circus Camarillo CA booklet typewritten called Treasurers Guide Its purposeto inform new club treasurer what opening page identifies Club AMA Number Club Checking Account Number Corporate Number Post Office Box Number its Combination goes list names addresses three fly ing site providers addition com plete listing forms used such AMA Insurance Federal Tax Return State California Information Statement get am sure now will see new person takes office chart ered club has guidebook can tell needed keep job rolling lost motion Page Two has full statement club fee structure also lists arrangements Club Raffles Club Auctions gives de tails pricing structure Club Shirts Patches Badges what items included basic club membership Perhaps important pages Page Three gives Calendar Neces sary Actions such paying lease fee club flying sites paying insurance premium site providers renew ing AMA Club Charter including making sure members AMA affiliated sending Federal Income Tax Return taking care necessary paperwork California Tax Regulations listing long page constitutes very valuable guide incoming Treasurer another page lists Ongoing Items gives rules follow handling bank statements issuing checks standard bookkeeping procedures provides formation Newsletter Editor concern ing club finances expenditures Year End Closing another section will serve calm worries new person has never directly involved such matter Sample ledger pages included Sample copies monthly Treasurers Report also shown booklet ends sample Annual Balance Shast things considered best operating items have seen prepared chartered club would like ex tend friendly pat back Flying Circus may other clubs out have similar guidebooks would pleased hear receive copy recent district meeting subject charter renewals other matters pertaining club paperwork matter heavy dis cussion Club membership changes necessary someone handle various applications necessary ensure club member insurance coverage does lapse appears Flying Circus has taken businesslike approach running club affairs would guess have minimum amount trouble year end time during year Per haps club could benefit type guidebookit very straightforward prepare very useful about giving some thought would good project TreasurerlSecretary perpetual value club Geoffrey Styles Big Nats Brewing. mid-May got word ini tial list area hotels published already reporting sellout situations another list developed available AMA HQ No cause panic however motels vicinity dont get booked nearest Massachusetts communities Chicopee Springfield need go few miles further Holyoke West Springfield case plenty hotels motels within 10 15 mile radius Just Like Good Old Days. Back Navy used co-host National Championships 1948 1972 regu lar feature full-scale military air show closing weekend year marks re turn kind grand finale US Air Force providing show will big static ground show aircraft display some flying demonstrations latter coordinated minimum interference Nats model flying events Also good old days big hangar used center activities because thats contestants worked models congregated tell tall tales year some flavor will back Nats although different approach very big Base Hangar will used first three days official Nats competi tion flying will used rest week fun flying some special events hangar will again gathering point refuge sun modelers spectators will enjoy quiet world door modeling will highlight Nats SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Council Meeting Cont page 102 inflammatory derogatory remarks announced Germany may host Electric world championships 1984 anticipation event president asked vice presidents appoint dis trict representative form RC Electric Team Selection Committee General vonKann given floor present brief pamphlet distributed concerning NAAs past pres ent future I Minutes Previous Meetings minutes January 29 March 19 1983 meetings approved amended written Council input II Committee Reports A Frequency Committee 1 The FCC expected now has approved elimination RC licenses 2 Published information complete somewhat misleading causing RCers become worried about new frequencies rectify situation Mr Myers column Model Aviation magazine will address situation present facts B Building Fund Mankowski reported Phase II plan accrue money paying off mortgage has begun urged Council members sign up kits also reported Building Fund ac count approximately $40000 remaining cover anticipated expenses additional office furnIture museum display needs Continued page 106 August 1983 105 Council Meetingcont page 105 C Nats Committee Executive Direc tor reported convention aspect Nats coming together nicely along good sponsorship response Also through cooperation Nats site commanding ficer Indoor site available air base Nats week site Helicopter Soaring will nearby Nats ac tivities will within five miles other 0 Safety Committee Mathews asked relieved committee assignment Brodersen will take responsibility liaison between committee Coun cil safety committee now composed following persons Don Lowe chairman John Preston Laird Jackson Hardy Broder sen Mr Lowe present gave Council views committee would conduct business first priority review IMAA safety proposals goal determination July 1 committee free establish subcommittees guidance problems arise need specialized knowledge Mathews noted safety situation needs review committee rule book now contains phrase allows Contest Directors change contest rules prior notice given danger lies inad vertently dismissing safety rule con cluded Contest Directors may change rule except safety safety rules should identified con test boards conjunction safety committee Foreman distributed Northern Virginia Radio Control Clubs Maiden Flight Pre flight Routine Preflight Inspection rules advised could applied clubs E Contest Coordination Committee Brodersen reported committee finished its assigned task should con sidered dismissed F Noise Committee Izzo reported information concerning FAI noise measure ment requirements sent Masters Team Selection finalists will charge noise measurement RC Aerobatics Team Selection meet using presidents travel budget cover expenses travel ex penses Pensacola World Championships will come Noise Committee budget G Executive Vice-President Report Mr McNeill delivered capsule review 1983 budget expenditures date stating schedule within limits previously projected Ill Deferred Items January Meeting A Video Tape Availability Execu tive Director reported video tapes AMA films will available through head quarters within 30 days B Contest Board Procedures McCollough stated quite ready present item Council asked phone written comments subject action agenda August meeting C Dealers Membership Program Executive Directors proposed program presented see Appendix synopsis discussed moved accept dealer membership program one-year trial basis proviso one-time 90day membership offered commission rebate dealer will $1 90-day membership $2 sale full one-year membership voted yes except District X D Permanent Nats Site Deferred next meetings agenda E Chapter Certificate Special Interest Groups motion made create an nually renewable recognition certificate special interest groups motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts V Xl F Candidate Election Statements Executive Director suggested no need both magazine statements accompanying mail ballot Discus sion did produce change present policyno action taken G AMA Van Proposal Man kowski re ported costs leasing vs buying 12- 14-passenger vehicle headquarters use Following discussion unanimously ap proved Council give authorization up $20000 purchase headquarters vehicle appropriate features including suitable cargo trailer H PR Budget Increase ref March 83 meeting synopsis PR Director Styles ex plained choice additional projects what would entail way depart mental efforts PR benefits per Appen dix II synopsis approved unan imously pass PR supplemental budget amount $1 5000 PR projects presented AOPA visits AMA John Worth left flanks John Baker President Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Vic Powell head AOPAs Ultra Light Division AMAs Assistant Execu tive Director Vince Mankowski right AOPA worlds largest general aviation ganization now headquartered Frederick Maryland IV Insurance Program Following presentation AMAs insur ance representatives approved unani mously accept Alexander Alex ander homeowners insurance plan AMA headquarters provide free page per year magazine purpose advertising plan V Films AMAs film producer Jay Gerber advised proceed previously approved RC training film because similar films will soon available suggested RC film genre Marvelous Miniatures major production encompassing types RC activities Following extensive discussion moved rescind training film pro ject ref pg 6 motion 6 June 82 minutes motion passed voting yes except negatives Districts Ill Xl moved Gerber given di rection produce major Radio Control film proposed approved unanimously Note committee cre ated oversee completion RC training film Ted White chairman dis solved Film Projects Committee chaired Byrne remains active next approved unanimously video tapes discussed lllA minutes made available Council request cost through VP budgets Continued Next Month Appendix Dealer Membership Program Similar Club Guest program provides 90-day membership time two issues magazine liability insurance coverage eligibility fly sanctioned meets Nine dollars fee applies full membership balance dues paid AMA within 30 days after 90day membership expires Fee 90-day membership $1000$100 dealer $900 AMA dealer paid monthly sale full year membership$200 rebate Membership insurance effective upon date receipt Headquarters Appli cant mails own application via pre-addressed envelope prepaid Upon receipt $1000 fee AMA will mall credit voucher verification $900 amount plus regu lar membership application addition 90day card magazines will follow 2nd class 3rd class mail Conversion For Open Member adults 19 over $2100 Model Aviation maga zine $1700 AMA News Note 90-day program has no advantages Junior Senior memberstheir costs less have options regular full year membership Important 90-day membership to-be handled PR department fast response minimum interference regular pro cessing Only after conversion Aloes member ship go normal system Appendix II Public Relations Department Summary Project Proposals tional j Adopt-A-School Proj $1000 annually 2 Direct Advertising 50 1983 3 Magazine Distribution People Express$700 per mo 4 MAAP Project$2000 1983 5 National Mall Day$1500 1983 6 District Meetings Two Annually$1000 1983 7 Manufacturers Junior Rebate Couponinimal 8 AMA National Scale Award$300 annually 9 Air Show Team Cost Reduction$2025 annually io Chicago Museum Science & Industry$2000 11 Model Aviation Day New York$600 106 Model Aviation Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampthire Rhode Itluort ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Associate Vice-Presidenos Robert c Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashsa NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Rots t828 73 Heritage Lv Duabury MA 02332 Novonnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Roab 113 Fair-view Ann Rutland Vt 05701 Fraqiseescy Coordiesaton George Wilson 318 Fisher St Waloole MA 02t81 Last Nats Update Since iast issue will receive prior Nats thought would wrap up remaining information regarding first Nats held District personal thanks John Byrne Dis trict II VP modelers district able recruit event directors District other George Mclnnis will CD Control Line Speed event impose Walt Throne CD Pattern Walt Syracuse NY good friend Adam Sattler will CD Pylon Adam Schenectady NY attended Military Affairs Commit tee meeting Westover AFB Chicopee MA John Worth AMA Executive Director Geoff Styles PR Director well Roman Polaski Don Foster Pioneer Valley RC Club meeting devoted exclusively coming Nats events business government military personnel area devoted making Nats huge success Roman showed video tape RC other events taken last years Nats first time some attendees ever seen model plane fly ing needless say enthusi astic Col Ayers Commander Westover AEB has set aside area self-contained RVs camp base isa big plus again shows willingness Air Force make Nats success April Council Meeting full one-day meeting Reston began 9am ended after midnight number topics discussed action taken several items allocated $20000 buy van used business purposes Headquarters building also approved Capital Investment Expendi ture $64000 primarily computer peri pheral equipment used Headquarters Hurst Bowers appointed Curator museum Frank Ehling Curator Emeritus will indeed monumental well historical task since Hurst will responsible display depicting history modeling will viewed inter est visit Headquarters Certainly date remember going Washington September 24 25 dates have designated Open House new National Center Aeromodeling think would find very interesting function attend after first time expect open new Aeromodeling Center Mr Jay Gerber film producer sug gested drop plans make acon struction flight training film due accessibility commercial video cassettes Mr Gerbers well-recognized artistic talent would better utilized produce films PR com munications way home Council meeting stopped Bob Audrey Davis hobby shop Glastonbury CT showed video system permanently set up shop con firmed very valuable system explaining modeling hobby customers newcomers VP Activities May 3rd attended 3rd Annual RC Aircraft Static Display held Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Chris Balling secretary also commander naval installation invited act judge 35 planes display categories RC surprised diversity airplanes displayed relatively small group attended Yankee Flyers CT Spring time Festival Air Show show part other springtime festivals held area outstanding show included flying lawnmower space shuttle releaseoperable parachute jumper bomb etc diversity aircraft participation show indicated high level activity competitiveness RC club com prised approximately 35 members would also like add member District should consider himself host Nationals ready willing extend yourselves provide help information may required fellow modelers other districts Lets give everyone taste Yankee Hospi tality See Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate VeePresjdonta Pete Biunichini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Keurney St Donnr NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 tvergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hauk Likes 46 Coy Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam SorrIer 41 Ferry Ann. Latham NY l2llOly NY 12309 Lon Souter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency coordinator George Myers 70 Fronklich Farm Rd. Hickosille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Now great water faucet sky has turned off few days solar en ergy has become force reckoned too have modelers District have burgeoned forth like tree August 1983 107 Bob Main giving flying instructions Yankee Flyers Connecticut Air Show Audrey Davis ot Davis Hobbies shows video tapes display screen 1 Officers Yankee Flyers Conn L-R Allen Tucker VP Tom Higgins Secy Ron Rukstela Pres Paul Horanzy Field Marshal Missing Everett Rubendunst Treas foreground Rons flying lawnmower Winners Static Display Aquid neck Island RC Club Newport RI Included group club officers leaves find ourselves thrust no pun intended right splat midst con test season Stored-up Aeromodeler Power its peak vast out-pouring miniature flying machines greater numbers shapes sizes have ever dreamed wildest contemplations what us have waiting Put down mallet wooden nails Scrap plans Ark kit advertised trade show sun out again now flyl Its time think Chicopeell Speaking Chicopee Nats am happy report expected District has responded impressively call vol unteer Nats workers does mean however still need help let AMA have application soon possible wish join crew shall pleased send appli cation upon request Liberty State Park Helicopter Contest never Liberty State Park NJ until today nor heard fore received letter Sam Newhouse earlier year announcing Helicopter contest would held weekend full view Statue Liberty downtown skyline Manhattan drove down today am very glad did several reasons Aside life long love model airplanes high regard create operate hate miss contest opportunity thus provided exchanging views folks work District II VP did meet some great people Liberty Park friends already knew two particular yet meet Sam Newhouse Walt Schoon ard Sam deserves lot praise planning rally part organi zing group known New York Chop pers well intention make AMA-chartered club As say other new acquaintance friend hope chap named Walt Schoonard heard good things about Walt took conversation impress true importance per son dedicated furtherance model avi ation found disagree few points certainly respect beliefs truly admire man efforts Tomorrow travel Jamesburg NJ annual RC Pattern Scale meet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers about next paragraph Now some pictures First Sam Newhouse power behind Liberty Park Chopper Rally Walt Schoonard holding Heliboy seminar meet smiling Bud Roane said host club hopefully contemplates sunny skies through tinted glasses certainly inspiring sight wit- meantime Frank Tiano Kingness flight eye-filling models ston NY Aeromodelers Club shows wellagainst backdrop Ms Liberty executed Focke-Wuif RC Scale entry hand lower other Manhattan skyline ey Coast Sport Fliers Spring RC Championships Yesterday chopper meet Liber ty Park NJ Today third now traditional Spring RC Championships Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ People like Ed Runkel Bud Roane Larry Kosinar other members fine club can always counted run safe success ful well-attended annual contest featur ing RC Pattern Scale years edition continued maintain such high perform ance standards attendance fell short due solely prospect rain low ceiling Actually weather bad meet proceeded its scheduled conclusion weather bad NYC departed morning Jamesburg some pictures shot prove First hardy Scale perennial George Rose Alex Nyere Mercer County NJ RC Society presides over Sturdy Birdy MAD. Model Aviation Day Eight Rockefeller Center wants us backl Yep 8th year shall grace Rockefeller Plaza New York City big show Again three blocks 48th 51st Street above familiar statue Prometh eus will cordoned off devoted gigantic static show model aircraft Plan now join us participate models Awards will made best en tries always will no entry fee Again shall move expeditiously secure mayor Ed Koch proclamation August 6 1983 Model Aviation Day New York Again free parking will pro vided Rockefeller Center facility As usual however vehicle pooling encouraged will appreciated Remember date Saturday August 6 1983 week after Nats entry deadline will approximately 1100 am As usual show will run noon until 500 pm 108 Model Aviation early morning shot took setting up last years show Doug Pratt L AMA Special Events Director enjoying exchange R fine New Jersey AVPs Frank Costello thanks power electric course Frank Heacox prexy Society Electric Aircraft Modelers good works receipt fine newsletterditto Arnold Knadle Top 0 New Jersey RC Club Franklin NJ News Top Dan Speranzo Dead Stick Gazette Staten Island RC Modelers Jerry Behrens word date change June 26 July 4 1983 PARCS 16th Annual Giant Sport Scale Contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vic.Paeidanta Ice Elben 36980 Valley FOrge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharry 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 Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator lames Bearden 5552 Fonrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 1513 542-4406 Well old saying goes win few lose few April Executive Council meeting no exception VP long-time quest split up RC Con test Board Soaring Racing Aero batics has finally gotten onto agenda will voted next Council meeting read consensus opinion correctly vote will pass proposal effective January 1 1984 start new rules cycle will have three RC Contest Boards will better equipped handle complexity of disciplines after three rejections technical reasons necessary bylaws change vote pre dicted would eventually happen beginning look like Ill finally win other side deck cards other pet project flight training film subsequent CL FF training films went down flames Some technical problems delayed start film meantime couple commercial films RC flight training have announced spite fact neither films available yet Council felt production film would duplication effort would competing com mercial industry view Council voted cancel film entertain ment/PR type film devoted RC seems funny Council didnt feel way during great magazine controversy Oh well such life AMA officer Another decision bound get some comments membership decision allow insurance broker use AMA mailing list promote special homeowners insurance program designed especially modeler can hear comments now What heck AMA ing promoting homeowners insurance Well know AMAs insurance its members secondary insurance covers other insurance coverage applicable exhausted has limits million dollars years homeowners insurance paid claims resulting flying model airplanes Recently however more claims being refused homeowners insur ance companies under aircraft exclusion clause such policies exclusion clause obviously intended full-scale aircraft being used deny coverage model aircraft decision deny coverage held up court makes AMA insurance susceptible larger number claims will ultimately result increase insurance costs could considerable corresponding increase dues inevitable result attempt reduce claims AMAs insurance broker has come up group homeowners plan has language specifically states model aircraft covered also provides rider covers model aircraft equipment fire theft etc up $5000 advantage AMA plan will reduce claims membership liability insurance therefore reduce hold line costs advantage member getting insurance $5000 rider covering equipment No AMA receiving profit anything else insurance plan Executive Council approved unanimously due its potential cost savings AMA bene fits members Dont buy insurance just because AMA involved Consider benefits yourself AMA obviously com pare cost what presently have fore making decision may availability program will entice own insurance company add specific cover age model aircraft would result same benefits us both collectively individually also shame have report Council unanimously voted discontinue reduced rate disabled members due extreme difficulty determining eligi bility too bad truly need assistance due physical handicap will no longer able take advantage program problems administer ing program outweighed its advantages split decision Council also voted remove SAM rules rule book put non-AMA rules future editions specific approval Executive Council bound con troversial expected en force rules arbitrate arguments imperative ensure rules correct properly updated cant rules completely out control hence decision Enough kind information some requests need someone serve FAI Team Selectjon committee Electro Flight person should active Elec tric flight competition have interest US participation Electric World Cham pionships rumored such meet may scheduled soon 1984 Hmm George Orwell may have right Dont forget Nats year Massa chusetts very far 14 hours farthest point District III response seminar/symposium concept has great good turnout expected Join us Delaware Drssrrcs ol Celembra land Narth Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amniata Vica-Praeidanta Wayne Abernenhy 9205 Carendoas 3 upper Marlboro MO 20870 Ed Chamoina 205 lipton ld Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 05 19809 John Preeton 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charlna Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Froqesaney Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5988 Good news AMA chartered clubs Now can have club patch displayed new AMA Museum Reston VA have send club patch Vince Mankowski AMA HQ tell him Chartered Club Display Wall AMA HQ will cost club anything except cost club patch Sorry cannot display large 12 X 12 patches small shoulder-type please Alright Dis trict IV clubslets get patches sent right away Grand Opening Grand Opening ceremonies AMAs new building will held September 24th 25th 1983 Any AMA member wishing attend welcome fact encourage Plan now come Reston part grand opening donations made possiblewhy come see spent am sure will pleased Charlie Spear AVP reports pleasure invited attend Executive Council meeting held April 30th new AMA Headquarters building Reston VA impressed new facility beautiful building ideal location overwhelmed its spacious interior focal point course museum area bounded three sides open working areas Academy personnel has made contribution large small definitely have received moneys worth Enough about building lets talk about Council meeting As may know member Council consists president August 1983 109 executive vice-president executive direc tor NAA representative eleven district vice-presidents meets least once quarter conduct affairs ganizationalmost like board directors speak appeared member contributed received agenda everyones benefit detailed minutes recorded pleasure see strict parliamentary procedures used fullest everyone fair equal opportunity heard use cliche opinion members AMA good hands representatives Council members appear very knowledgeable about workings organization Best have excellent feel hap penings districts con tradictory personal feelings vote behalf modelers represent also apparent adhere budget spend monies wisely supposed impression Council meeting let lay some other thoughts line such lengthy agenda meeting lasted nine morning until after am next morn ing Gentlemen thats much too long single session directors rea son leave next morning homes businesses everything jammed one-day meeting appeared late items agenda received little no attention may have just important earlier items Some tabled by-passed completely ap pears bear expense bringing together representatives far corners United States turn should devote full undivided week end important meeting nice renew some old acquaint ances meet make new friends Mr Foreman please invite again Charles Spear AVP Dist IV WHATS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT IV Raleigh Independent Soaring Enthusiasts quick note let folks know now newly-sanctioned Sailplane club Raleigh NC Raleigh Independent Soaring En thusiasts RISE has no scheduled meetings enough talking flying field field parking lot grass NC State Universitys Carter-Finley Stadium located Trinity Road adjacent State Fair grounds West Raleigh Among us have three winches herd high-starts have folks levels ability prime interest FLYING So go ing Raleigh area bring Sailplane come fly us Call Gene Dees 919 781-7379 directions Winston-Salem RC Club 7th Annual Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly scheduled October 1 2 Thrift Field Advance NC information contact Charlie Spear 253 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 DC Maxecuters 1983 Summer Fun Fly September 10 Events FAC Scale FAC Power Scale Mass Launch Bill Winter Commemorative HL Glider Flying Aces Moth lots more--For information contact CD Allan Schanzle 301 840-9883 Prince Georges RC Club East Coast Championship Q500 Race October 1 2 PGRC Field Bowie MD $1000 cash awards$500 winner information contact Rick Moreland 301 261-7366 received new newsletter month Its Goddard Model Aircraft Club GMAC Thanks information keep comingbAd Thats month J Alabama Florida gia issippi to Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 079-5C50 Associate Vice-Pnsodenos Greg Doe Ri 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2116 Thornlne Dr N charleston sc 29405 Arthar Johnson 932 &anyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Ron 1532 Paiardo PR 00644 Ed Moorosan 70 Ffth So Shalirnar PL32579 Harry Sheran, P0 Boo a76 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thackor 1401 N Hairston Rd. No 36 SOono Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh 5975 Weenoly Dr. Jackson MS 39206 Froqsaency coordinator Barnis Pields 1096 Ontario 50 Jacksonville PL32205 Phone Day 904 386-8662 AMA looking few good men - women First would like see excellent turnout Nats Second District V needs some volunteers vacancy position Con trol Line Contest Coordinator Marilyn Duane has served well position several years has resigned has done excellent job Applicants position need line up doorstep simple phone call letter will Several good people stepped forward volunteer call went out new AVP Mississippi Larry Welsh has ap pointed fill position Larry has active Capital City RC Club CD competes Pattern well being weekend flier District V serious about RC Electro-Flight would like serve FAI committee please contact immediately Im also looking good people fill po sitions contest board members new con test boards will probably created fore end year boards will probably RC Racing RC Soaring RC Pattem including other RC nonScale events Suncoast Aeromodelers Club Pinel las County considering two-level member ship arrangement Leader member would working member club would have vote An Associate member would flying member would have no operational duties would have no vote Leader member refuses three work assignments year reverts Associate member members Associate members first three months can ask Leader member status Whether Suncoast Aero modelers adopts system its teresting approach antiques jets can find almost kind flying Puerto Rico Its land year-round flying plenty time experiment different types models David Roman wife Iris holding beautiful Mig 15 flies like Pattern plane plain old model flying isnt exciting enough consider following nouncement newsletter West Orange Sunfliers aiplane goes down out field grove beware snakes retrieving couple nice rattlers have killed just off road inside gate Thats good advice flying fields Harry Arnold Bobby Arnold Dixie Sky Devils have provided some amuse ment club recently Harry managed drag parachutist over sky real model Bobby got finger stuck fuselage go another members house get help getting finger loose Art Silver editor AMPs RC news letter has awarded Fickle Finger Fate award Howard Luck Howards model sitting minding its own business garbage can blown over wind rolled over Howards plane crushing pieces Plane Factory new model shop Miami FL sounds like modeler idea heaven ground floor full RC kits engines etc second floor work shop storage area complete jigsaws MonoKote tools etc shop open until 10 pm experienced modeler avail able help beginners Use workshop free Sounds like heaven FLASH MACH Midsummer FF Con test Huntsville will held July 17 stead July 7 National Guard has pri ority July 7 Tampa RC Aircraft Club issues warning about Tate family Dick Tate tries take over Ro Tate tries change everything Agi Tate stirs up trouble Irri Tate no help Hesi Tate Vegi Tate slow progress Devas Tate destructive tunately Facili Tate Cogi Tate Medi Tate usually save day Got members Tate family club 110 Model Aviation Dick sewori ia0nd carved redwood prop 1911 Avro D Illinois ana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Associat Vice-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshire Way Leningron KY 40503 Raymond Meyers o Boo 243 Smithoulle MO 64069 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme University City MO 63132 William G Snauley P0 Boo 261 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 Varna IL 61375 Freosoenoy Ceordinagor James Check 564 Grantcheoter St Lexington KY 40505 Its almost enough force person take up plastic models mantel flying season District VI has sorely affected Mother Nature far year plagued rain wind cold have fairly flexible schedule can fit occasional flying days contests have suf fered greatly premier Scale event Mint Julep totally washed out Saturday everyone wanted completed two flying rounds Sunday very windy con ditions Saturday brought much hangar flying visiting among VI members others An informative District meeting occurred lodge Saturday allowing yours truly pass little info also chances visit Sunday 71 entries number others pre-registered couldnt make because weather-related problems snapped picture Bud Atkinson left accepted silver platter first place award Giant Scale CD John Guenther District Scale Contest Board member Bud has flying Scale years has active AMA such capacities Contest Board member Model Aviation columnist Bud contest-oriented exhibits wide variety interests fixedwing Helicopter models member KCRC Kansas City MO club has joined 100 mem ber zone group contains much greater average number contest-oriented fliers picture below shot Juleps hardware silver Julep cups neat dont know mix middle April brought trip Reston Council meeting full agenda brought about hours deliberation variety items home 15 hours museum area now ginning developed Council action selected Hurst Bowers museum administrator gaggle VPs sundries look over Bill Wisniewskis Speed model now display left Hardy Broderson Travis McGinnis Dave Brown Jim Scarborough RC Contest Board member Ron Hesselbrock Pres John Grigg Mark calendar District meeting Louisville KY August 11 meeting will held Hurstborne Ramada Inn have room 630 until 1030 pm will films general meeting cash bar Plan being us ing will meeting South Bend IN area July Chicago during Expo October later newsletters Roy Weast Quincy Falc9ns included note page newsletter read rest page blank because didnt write anything C Ah yes Roy tis problem shared newsletter editors everywhere Everybody wants news never feels makes itreport neat idea Lost River Modelers Society Fly bring out models opening new field Patoba State Rec reation Area prizes given couldnt buy received ticket drawing model brought model flew table filled swap shop member family came two tickets Indiana vehicle Orange Crawford Dubois counties three tickets Pylon Raced five tickets yehide out-of-state plates ten tickets flew Combat bunch Eagles RC Glider Oub members sail boats newsletter stated could order Twanger back stay adjuster $4000 Will work whale bone corset Enclosed some photographs taken club-sponsored Control Line model dis play Community Day Expo held York Town Mall Lombard IL Expo lasted two days club members good opportunity talk general public about model aviation older people flew Control Line years ago talking about starting up again also lot community groups like Campfire youth looking sport group project couple RC fliers interested great two days invited back next year past three years small club has active Chicago area Last year started off eight members cur rently have 25 active AMA members So please keep Control Line fliers mindwere dead yet Roy Mathieson president Chicagoland Circle-Cutters An outstanding newsletter published Rock Valley RC Flyers Rockford IL Ed Fowler congratulated great variety information provided helpful hints included car toons excellent field reports brain teasers solve four sheets eight 8 X 11 pages very nicely laid out Ed contribute material congratula tions attractive informative newsletter Miniature Aircraft Competitors newsletter comes news interest will serve instructors 1983 nudge seek willing fill impor tant task passing necessary test promp ted ask club has such testing program instructors would send copy requirements etc Deb Justice editor ended suggesting wise stop engine sticking finger rotating portion front plane last thought Order very special patch support FAI CL RC Scale Team Fund Team Selection three-in patch features Spirit St Louis front Elifel Tower great design developed Mike Gretz Three dollars note will get prettiest patches around will help team Look info National Mall Show Day outgrowth sug gestion nationwide event Geoff Styles will providing info soon Contact local mail see have mid-February 1984 date available Fair weather its got come sometime August 1983 111 Iowa e Michigan Minnesota C Wscsnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT ing past decade Limited model airplane flying also permitted clubs used site AMA-sanctioned contests during past several years 1982 model flying site relocated undevel oped southern section due noise overHardy Brodersenflight complaints new site developed District VII Vice-Presidentby city volunteer help including several PO Box 1104modelers Finally May 15th inaugura Birmingham Ml 48012tion Sanford Road Park took place Assistant vice-Presadentnumerous recreational activities including Jack Finn 368 Henpden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402horseback riding golf driving tennis matches Associate Vice-Presidentsand RC model flying highlighted opening Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 ceremonies latter activity various RC Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804categories demonstrated including OldWilliam Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 490Timers Pattern Sport Scale Gliders Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsert Dr. Madison WI 53711Quickie 500 Pylon Racing Several AMARon Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 LOmbardy Lane Crystal MN 55428chartered clubs sent representatives fly explain basics RC general public clubs included Ann Arbor RC Falcons Blue Eagles IMAA International Show Team exact field location south section Sanford Road Park consists leveled plot 600 X 600 emerging grass Picnic tables port-a-johns mowing services provided Milan Parks Recreation Department development field resulted direct efforts Vein Campbell modeler member Parks Department Veins foresight key position Milan Parks Recrea tion Department staff helped realize new model flying field As previously mentioned field open public may reserved contest activities contacting Parks Recrea tion Department City Milan 313/ 439-1 800 Flying site rules regulations may obtained same source second item worthy mention appointment Keith Shaw District VII representative newly-formed Elec tric-powered model category Keiths duties include coordination Electric aeromodel ing activities District will sit Contest Board category Also will involved future FAI Team Selection activities electric-powered models Keith brings position vast RC ex perience including diversity facets hobby has participated modeling activities ranging 1/4A Pylon Racers Giant Scale models including radi cal designs such deltas flying wings Keith prolific builder has won numer Prequency Coordinetor Pete Waters 117 East Main Upper Level Northvulle Ml 48167 Phone Day 3131 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 months report submitted entire ly Art Arro District VII AVPs primary concern members chartered clubs potential loss favorite model flying field Expanding land development new rural housing single irate neighbor may result loss field Geoff Styles formerly District VII coordinator flying site activities AMA HQ can provide valuable guidance area other hand flying site problems best solved local level key individual group prime example occurred recently new public model flying field opened Milan Ml located southeast corner District brief background land fed erally owned declared surplus about 10 years ago City Milan applied land amounting about 137 acres under Legacy Parks program stipula tion land developed used recreational purposes ac tivities such tennis courts jogging trails golf driving range developed Milan Parks Recreation Department dur ous awards Toledo RC Expo craftsmanship has considerable experience electric-powered models de signer Electric Barbarian kit Shown middle column photo Keith two scratch-built electric-pow ered models twin Shrike Commander Scale flying wing Flight performance models has seen believed Contact Keith Shaw 832 Stimson Ann Arbor MI 48104 further information District VII Electric activities Respectfully submitted Art Arro District VII AVP Arkansas C Louisiana e New Mesics e Oklahoma C Tenas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-Presideni PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice-Presidents Bob Priest 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William 1-lurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cs Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Prequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Hey young fathers boy getting little too old kiss let him out car schoolperhaps time bought him model airplane became buddy! PRIDE! pride showing again official dedication ceremonies new AMA Headquarters Museum declaring National Center Aeromodeling will held September 24 Reston VA proud AMA member should be cause us has least little piece own long way New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Texas sincerely hope District VIII member can someday visit present future sport/hobby come past will recorded bit prayer may wise enough aeromodeling history leave behind will handsome thing little story about pride Some years back gathered small group Control Line fliers around felt excep tional skills both building flying formed flight demonstration team would meet Hobby Park Dallas formal practice session would proudly line up beautiful models nose-to-tail cause looked good drew much 112 Model Aviation eager youngsters got opportunity fly RC Sanford Road Park ceremonies Several local District VII RC clubs provided talents gala event Photo Art Arro Eastfield Boomers glider club flies Eastfield College campus glider no noise group flying Jr College campus around Dallas RC flying demonstrations general public highlighted inauguration Sanford Road Park model flying field Milan MI Scale Pattern Sport Old-Timer Pylon Racers exhibited flown May 15th Photo Art Arro admiration scene blemished because modeler less pride liked us always brought absolutely crumby dirty model out lined up After several occasions spoil ing prideful lineup confronted him asking wasnt ashamed sorry air plane said Johnny know hours week confess never stopped count said 168 hours Now isnt very long have ashamed little declaration shut up right never brought terrible model out put again won Nobody Pride wonderful thing pride can inspire someone elses pride yet other am watching happen Dis trict VIII especially newsletters con test announcements am holding hand very good looking appealing announce ment July 17th Fun-Fly held Big Spring TX printed blue ink good grade white paper 8 x 14 information about gathering includ ing map get also has name address phone number con test director case need informa tion pleased learn CD yet another us old guys trying pay back activity fun weve particular fellow Jerry Farr Abilene just boy contestant first met him Just thinking about young model airplane builders come some pretty darn fine adults Back poster/announcement Big Spring announce First Annual Big Spring Model Aircraft Fly-In First Annual indicates pride determin ation since infers just first what will turn tradition like line bottom poster reads New RC Make first contest Low Pressure thanks Jerry Farr Pat Gray president Big Spring Model Aircraft Association have fun Attention newsletter editors Put name contacting address prac tical phone number news-master piece Otherwise no can compliment newsletter really good growing interest Electric fly ing part country fact Elec tric flying increasing over world havent tried think should least look Just imagine power flying other kids age looked no oil fuel slop no cut fingers what adults built flying cranking above no noise probably scared did indulge right can usually fly nearby school- would judged adult basis ground park anyone calling felt would impossible attain police about noise course must result unknowingly unintention still fly safely Gestapo will show ally chased kid off What loss kid some fine Electric articles appearing the community magazines now dealers stock- fine modelers modeling ing Electric kits supplies yet in- leaders District VIII cant please formation might contact writers kids take some articles need infor- club project show rest AMA what mation District VIII may con- can Get busy problem tact am stocking Electric rapidly can proud an4 brag bit learning about use it Sure first things need careful clear small voice facilities kids conscience drowned out run- need snag attention might ning engine proper muffler simple twisted-rubberband balsa model know interest youngsters small Control Line model offering model aviation simple AMA Cub Delta Dart kits wholesome educational fun activity best way build fly yourself will running world sooner show kid Ill bet youll love think might wise us help Good advice Dont ever grow old least capable wont like frustration terrible sitting quietly van watching activi- finally know what makes model planes fly ties primary RC municipal model field build have less Samuel Park East fact suddenly struck less time energy building top RC facility primarily adult have arthritis fingers kid showing up would probably feel badly used such beautiful work Absorbine intimidated would see no model airplanes Jr no longer helps cant find drughis size speed would fit store sells Absorbine Senior allowance grass-cutting money youngster would probably find *** now *** Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vic-Praeldsots Cd cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick crowlay 164138 Stanford P1, Aurora co 80016 Glen Lau 3701 & 44th St Lincoln NC 68506 Tim Matnorn 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rickette 516S cloudas Sioun PaIls SD 67103 Praquancy Coordinator Sid Gates 2380S Holly P1 Denner co 80220 Phone Day 13031 761-5960 Cvaning 13031 7574082 will soon seeing information de tail about dedication ceremonies open house celebration new Headquarters building Actually will called National Center Aeromodeling has said fore let reiterate AMA mem bers should proud realize after years renting office space have own national home accomplishment boast September 24th 25th have selected dedication open house dates Mark calendars dates permanent home fund being estab lished assist paying off mortgage Any contributions fund tax deduct ible would appreciated $5 can receive supporter pin $10 will bring patch $50 up will recognized ap propriate certificates plaques framed displayed prominent places within building have pins patches donation forms available wish information re garding donation please feel free contact Headquarters often throw away letters promotion schemes have selling surance However will soon seeing de tails homeowners insurance program tailored specifically needs mod elers Most present homeowners policies adequately cover losses particular modeling service could merit close look benefits services AMAs membership Look details elsewhere magazine drop note Head quarters contest season full swing now look contest calendar will show what full list activities available Support organizations put much effort providing meets con sider activities important backbone modeling Make possible Will Rauscher Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sends following report pictures Saturday April 30 Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club held annual spring mall show Gateway Mall 37 model aircraft display Entries judged six different categories winners Best-of-Showi oe Mock BipeBob Ferrell Sportjoe Mock ScaleNorm Vandersilce Giant ScaleTerry Majewski Sail planeI im Ferrell judges Mark Geschwender Gene Birdsall MerI Hayes Gift certificates given Hobby Town Hobby Store sponsored building materials part purchase price model plane built during show Norm Vandersilce charge building Pilot 29 airplane Phil Holman served assistant mall show director also built trophies awarded winners class Phil also brought video equipment show films during mall show Phils daugh ter Linda friend Jill Peterson took August 1983 113 Longtime AMA modeler Dick Johnson Leonardo daVinci heliocraft powered rubberband Photo Pancho Morris Bed ford Texas Boys Ranch care registration Terry Majewski served official photographer award person brought airplanes would have gone Pete Crow four planes display AMA display booth used show available mall shows will drop line indicate dates Has club adopted school details advantages adopting local school writing Geoff Styles Head quarters Drop note pictures formation club adopts school Im aware club Colorado has adopted school Arvada Associated Modelers Lets see big list can grow future Would area like host District IX AMA meeting Involve Associate VicePresident drop line Lets have association involvement have someone Headquarters join us Write ganizational details Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Ainocate Vice-Preeidatsta Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Sot Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangevele CA 95682 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 65033 Bob Reynolds Rt B BOx 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamasn 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 9161 9619603 went Model Craft Show Long Beach last month AMA booth run Beverly Wisniewski Betty Stream two gals did great job Al Wil liamson AVP San Diego also helped out managed walk around entire dis play area talking various manufacturers modelers group calling themselves Aero plans Engineering PO Box 18518 Los An geles CA 90018 will custom manufacture foam wings specifications $7 per panel will also make canopy you furnish plug offer ex tensive line canopies already drawn also saw interesting-looking canard along lines Varieze bigger span much wider body formed lift like space shuttle firm MIM Design PO Box 54188 Los Angeles CA 90054 Plans $18 semi-kits $1 05 full kits $180 also discovered old standby model engine Super Cyclone being re manufactured original specs price $1 8950 pLus $4 postage insurance handling Deliveries will begin fall year Order Super Cyclone Engines P0 Box 10658 Phoenix AZ Call 602 274-3375 information After show Saturday evening held District X meeting Quite few interested modelers showed up plus several people AMA HQ Representing Headquarters Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles AMAS president John Grigg also District X two AVPs Al Williamson Betty Stream Beverly Wisniewski member Nats Committee District X South Contest Coordinator Harry Apolan also lot discussion held over pos sibility conflicts new frequencies consensus properly tuned equip ment wont have problem presented Award Excellence plaque Birds Club outstanding pub lic service service modelers Betty Stream accepted behalf club few days later headed back Wash ington DC Council meeting held new building Vince Mankowski reported will send out patches pins second phase fund raising drive now have items will soon homeowners insurance available AMA members present insurer members will receive information no cost AMA insurer Ive al ready sent copy present policy see can better filmmaker Jay Gerber has given go-ahead produce film RC next project way now have films video tape both formats big item discussed forming three distinct Contest Boards pre sent RC would Soaring Racing Pattern RC Boards under new concept item tabled pending further input Thats right let know feel about Q-Tee racing What started out little sport has blossomed point series races ing held around LA area sponsor John Creigh has decreed will ten races points will awarded end year high total will declared champion Individual meet winners will receive trophies least race will held Arizona AVP Hawaii Al Tuttle reports club big island danger los ing flying site flown ten years presenting town council PR information Headquarters plus showing insurance package able keep site attended Birds Club meeting couple days after getting back Washington explained latest happenings headquarters fielded questions various subjects club drawing evening super Futaba G-Series radio asked pull ticket lucky winner Roy Schmitz also happened attend ance showed club new Jay Gerber spectacular Free Flight entitled Adrift Air outstanding film club loved AVP Phoenix Mike Lee saysthe 1/8th AF Phoenix hosted its biannual Scale meet recently Over 100 aircraft Y2A A-scale size two-day meet good time Mike goes say doing some Al says name newly formed club island Maui RC Modelers recently chartered ready roll AVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann sent picture taken Northern Cali fornia Free Flight Council contest Due rains havent done much flying Shown below Ms Bea Watson holding Bede 4 Rubber Scale model built Bill McConachie barely visible background Also flying contest Joe Maria Pinto Sacramento Below can see Maria wielding starter Joe holds Some Easterners might note absence trees site used Sierra Eagles 114 Model Aviation Main entrance Table later filled Norm Vanderslice glasses hat m era building modelplaneCliffFrydatoNorms right Manwith back camera Beatrice youd like attend club meet ing drop line want AMA booth can schedule no cost Let know THERMALS Alaska o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Asucciaw Vic-Pemidnsns Al culver 1607 S von Elm Rn 1 Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Boo 58 Rt 1 Broadview MT 59015 Gary R Puller 3050 Rioerwood Juneao AK 99801 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N. Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg So Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 chick Young 29020 ion Ave. S Federal Wuy WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Peequency coordnaeor Robert Baich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 15031 761-5103 check carefully before go ahead get new frequency isnt pressing need hold off awhile Sure check new channel isnt right next some highpower source will make worthless Check Bob Balch and/or Al Watson before buy Also would nice clubs would designate Club Fre quency Officer send name Balch Watson July busy month should able find contest liking either compete watch Thats what late lywatch As mentioned earlier Red Apple Fliers will host two-day Pattern Scale meet Chelan 9-10 July Soaring types Boeing Hawks will host Soaring meet same weekend Kent next weekend has Big Sky Thunderbirds holding Annual Big Sky Fun Fly Missoula NWSS Soaring meet Richland WA Paine Field Full Scale Show will feature NW Show Team RCFCBC Pylon Race/Fun Fly Boundary Bay First Annual Puget Sound ROCS Big Bird Fly MRRCS Hawg Holler Field above 16-17 July think 23rd day MARCS hold opening Pylon race As recall its handicap race corners wonder would let start Friday next day 24th Kitsap ARCS host Soaring contest Port Orchard Hawks have annual airshow pot luck picnic Kent last year great show Barnstormers hold nual biplane meet has changed all-Scale meet biplanes being given bonus same weekend Soar-In contest Moscow ID think put NWSS Im absolutely sure Later Kitsap ARCS will have Annual Fun Fly 30-31 July Port chard NWSS holding Soaring meet Vancouver BC same date Tn-City RC Modelers will have Annual Fun Fly Kennewick 30th Finally early August 6-7 Barons wIll have 1st Annual Pattern Scale con test field near Deer Park same weekend Hawks host Fun Fly Kent later Out contest trail Skyknights held Mud Hole contest new flying field OMAS club As reported earlier some field comes both paved runway lake water-nuts grove trees gives lots shade afternoon OMAS guys gals have worked very hard make area very nice place Anyway graciously offered field Skyknights thus Spring Opener 83 born Due snafu directions some able find field around dozen hardy souls tested wind planes Roger Misterek Bill Raser Vein Ahlberg tempted fate flying Rogers plane Vein Bill didnt too badly Rog came 12th out 11 entries Last year Haystack distance-traveled award clearly went Bob Laurie Raser came way County Armagh North Ireland Actually looks like set all-time record Anyway just learned decided visit Europe summer miss Haystack Although will miss shouldnt have trouble under standing choice us send greetings Bob flying friends County Armagh BARCs sent word Great Ida ho Expo huge success Over 75 entries very high-quality models displayed would like see NW fliers en tered contest keep mind next year around first May will another edition Hopefully can increase participation shows contests since certainly case the merrier input column gratefully ac cepted have thoughts ideas suggestions please send along Sev eral clubs responded MA Editor Carl Wheeleys request input length column appreciate taking time As last Executive Coun cil meeting issue yet resolved Shortly will go will leave Nats know some going spite long distance will new sort Nats features have tried before Also spite possi bly less-than-adequate FF site will combined Nats can walk around see various levels types con tests action Seminars informational get-togethers will also par take Soaring Helicopter will activities directly base five miles away expect modelers East come out should willing make trip other direction 10 July may CL contest Kent Best check Dave Mullens August 14 Seattle Skyraiders will host Bills Hobby Town Spanaway Spectacular Stunt Fast Slow tAA Combat Dave Mullens will CD sounds like great contest Spanaway WA According latest Bat Beepings Harts Lake available again Trust contact Don Zipoy latest Also heard Board man site yet possible Strat-O-Bats have secured use site near Tenino case seems S-O-Bs FAI Challenge will July 16-17 maybe Harts Lake check first Also seems Andy Tagliafico hit 1353 Easy B last Norwester meet Hillsboro Junior High gym Since lit bleachers looks like over 14 sure also understand may Indoor meet Kibbee Dome Moscow ID towards end July Check Dave Hagen hear Eugene CL flier Tom Kopriva did outstanding job Easy B Champs Albany Now lets see Weve got RC CL types flying Indoor FF roads lead FF Got some pictures tie Pay allup Expo taken Bob Balch HAPPY FLYING August 1983 115 Frank Macys booth featuring 6/4 A-J Fireball Jim Walker memorabilia Ray Hess absolutely lovely Ansaldo side work hand painted Dave Mullens won marbles CL Scale Ryan hall super mode, some commercial displays ta dal AMA blimp booth Fred Pierces Best Show Fledgling superb work scratch including plans Box FLIiLf 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 100050 BIGGER IS EASIER unfortunate tendency think small suggest model airplane de sign young inexperienced beginner reminded again recently receiv ing long informative letter Carl Schiuter manufacturer kits very popular old-timers Pacific Ace Black Bullet As last paragraph Carl added - skimming through March 1983 issue Model Aviation locked article Beginners Fuselage Model Well observation young sters seven ten years old small isnt necessarily easier Having used both PeckPolymers Nite 16 Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird beginners models found larger Peck-Polymers Nite 28 much better Heres 1 3/32 square material much easier youngsters handle because doesnt break easily 1/16 square 2 warpage far less fact use 1/8 square horizontal vertical Nite 28 reduce warpage 3 small fingers just have dexterity cope easily small objects causes child lose interest quickly know hes right Now really like Peck-Polymers Prairie Bird 16 wingspan 1/16 square construc tion definitely isnt little fingers means Embryos Bostonians Peanut Scale models should avoided very young beginners too small too delicate Actually no perfect model beginners use beginners come shapes sizes s maturity dexterity interest etc remember Bill Warner writing experiences 1/16 square construction designs ROGer McMini project class youngsters wrote sounded like old Rice Crispies advertisements Crackle ecially thel/16 square tail booms Now might consider 1/16 square sticks very substantial heavy might have no trouble Pea nut Scale jobs Bostonians BUT put feet young beginners shoes look way So think about 24 Sig Cub bet ter starting place Peck-Polymers 12 ROG And indoors start heavy Novice Pennyplanes forget Easy Bs Parlor Mites still love Bob Pecks Prairie Bird - yes save advanced older gin ners Indoor Model Supply Big news Indoor fans . Gitlow has just brought Out new 1983 16-page illustrated catalog world informa tion Send $150 Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440-0039 particular interest new series five Peanut Scale models Pictured 1937 Aeronca K 9 fuselage 16 wing under alternate AMA rules Besides Aeronca K series includes 1929 Heath Parasol 1929 Alco Sport 1921 Waterman Racer 1982 Zip py Sport ARV models definitely NOT rank beginner fact recom mend older experienced builders delers recom mend highly have Aeronca K kit features de tailed plan plus second sheet scale 3-view craft also engine unique transfer strip heat transfer nu merals decoration parts tissue balsa can used once model can duplicated kit com plete contains plastic cylinders balloontype wheels tail wheel Japanese tissue LG wire plastic prop instructions making better balsa prop formed prop shaft nose button celluloid rubber strip 1/20 square balsa strips sheet balsa As Junior Flightl special Lew offers readers mention saw special offer following Bill Hannans fan tastic book Peon Power plus Aeronca K kit plus new 1983 lMS catalog. 0 boxing post age within continental UsA Looks like bargain day Prop Bearings good propeller deserves good bearing fact neat adjustable low friction bearing about important good prop itself two illustrations Paul Mc llrath Note double bearing prevent wobble Note also using long-nose pliers fingers bearing can bent and/or twisted thrust adjustments lets let Paul tell us Thrust adjustments necessity successful model Ive used bearing shown years door models idea originated ships several strands er K Use thick soft aluminum Material too thin too hard wont job 1/32 OK very small ships span ROG maybe Use 040 around 3/64 Indoor Pennyplane range 050 060 up 1/16 larger types bearing springs rubber tension bends collision handling too thin Dont make super-sharp bends .theyre weak Allow room grab long-nose pliers during adjustment Dont try adjust pushing prop motor stick Thanks Paul sure use soft thick aluminum Hardened aluminum can soft ened recommend purchase soft Bent Props Often modelers making bent-wood propeller blades form blades cylinders cans bottles too small dia meter results blades too deep cupping camber worse result tipping blade cylinder too great angle combination yields pro pellers efficient forward portion blade especially tip curved over too far doing work fact forward area just going around ride adding drag interfering central rear areas blade can cut away performance im proved Actually very little cupping camber needed blade Peanut Scale Bostonian cylinder approximately 4 should used angle placed should close 15 degrees use 1/32 sheet use 1/16 sheet After molding blades should sanded approximate airfoil shape gives stronger efficient blade 1/32 sheet appreciate fact bent propeller blades cant formed old slipshod manner read Max Chernoffs Form Bent Propellers 1964/65 Zaic Yearbook Thats now t little incidence Ill again next month 116 Model Aviation