ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood Little bits pieces valuable suggestion offered Richard Frost listing could developed members have spectrum analyzer available knowledge run perhaps could supplement transmitter checking have doing trade shows Soooo willing offer services send note Ill start list clubs Richard has provided service clubs area Chicago IL subject frequencies recent detective work has indicated notification plan stores already bearing fruit large Texas chain has posted information concerning model ai rcraft/sur face use Are problems area could address concerning sub ject Artwork has created equipment labels suggested use manufacturers Subject approval Frequency Com mittee manufacturers should begin see equipment near future Some rule book considerations working stages clarification jurisdiction concerning various parts first section book being worked out Executive Council Contest Boards will help develop better communications between groups establish lines responsibility Some proposed Bylaws changes will forthcoming subject Other considerations being studied such printing FAI section separately Currently FAI section rule book abridgement results problems comes applying rules competition Removing FAI section will allow expanded Membership Manual section possibility using larger type AMA book Hang bifocal wearers contest season full swing over country just palm-treed climes Now new rules 1986-87 being tested field both contestant Contest Director applythem Addition ally old problems recently addressed surface again Remember rule-making process process therefore very much part program Contact Competition Department AMA HQ Rules-Change Proposal Continued page 116 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE CDs Special Note Certifying Flights FAI Program Participants Some AMAs FAI team selection programs allow contestants qualify local contestsif performance certi fied Contest Director CD ap proached such flier CD must determine contestant has current ly-valid green FAt Competition Stamp $10 stamp 4ffixed AMA license before making certification Contest Direct ors may collect $10 FAI-stamp fee forward Competition Dept atAMA HQ situation warrants contest ants name address should included stamp may sent directly him such cases contestant con sidered having required FAI stamp performance can certified RC Contest Board Final Vote Reclassification Rule Clarification RC Contest Board Chairman Ron Hes selbrock reports Boards final vote Novice advancement rule clarifica tion has resulted defeat clarifi cation background question pub lished December 1985 issue page 117 What vote means no further action subject will taken unless formal rules proposal submitted AMA member RCCB action invoked settle question Novice Pattern flier advanced Sportsman soon placed first second third above least four other contestants sanctioned contest end year accomplished feat question still undecided European F3A Champs first time France hosted Euro pean RC Aerobatic F3A Championships big contest due held July 913 1986 La Garde Toulon France Unfortunately announcement big meet received AMA HQ early enough allow us publish timely invitation interested AMA members attend RESTON VA 22090 86 US CL Team Patches Sale Attractive Control Line team patches pins available sale Proceeds will go defray costs teams trip World Championships Costs excess transportation entry fees paid AMA patches measure approximately four inches diagonally have white model red background gold lettering pins have similar color scheme meas ure approximately 7/8-inches diagonally cost either $3 can ordered Walt Perkins 3421 Southeast 28th Court Ocala FL 32671 Patches can also purchased CL team members Lets support em Indoor Contest Board Rules Easy B Propellers Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Indoor Contest Board Chairman Bud Tenny have agreed Emergency terpretation request submitted Walt Van Corder should enforced immediately AMA Contest Board Procedures require information published quickly Competition Newsletter subsequent vote Indoor Con test Board must taken whether sustain action Enough time elapses between publication vote allow interested modelers state opinions subject district Contest Board members Easy B Prop Construction Ruling ruling/interpretation immedi ately enforced concerns Section 82i FF Indoor Rubber section 1986 -87 AMA rule book pp 15-16 ruling follows acceptable use materiat other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assem bly No gadgets kind such including variable pitch variable di ameter mechanisms permitted part propeller August 1986 113 FAI/CIAM Report John Grigg AMA President week Europe sounds like great vacation surface Combine vacation 2V2 days meetings another 21h days traveling either air bus leaves another 21/2 days sight seeing shopping go whole week ClAM meetings last two 2/2 days Economics ac tually cheaperfortheAMA contingent go tour group week go individuals shorter period needed cover meeting times Thats money saved AMA trip began Saturday afternoon Buffalo NY airportheading off Ken nedy International Airport New York City five-hour layover catch Ice landair flight Luxembourg flight stopped Iceland about dawn refuel DC-a gave us opportunity stretch legs before leaving Luxem bourg arrived around noon Sunday met Camille Gerard Luxembourg Aero Club assisted us getting bus hotel evening treated bus tour city Luxembourg Beautiful followed dinner pay-as-you-go restaurant owned Paul Behm wellknown modeler Luxembourg Paul after dinner showed us modeling rooms upper floors restaurant modelsmost ready flight Most impressive giant models CAP 21 required servos parallel power elevators Thats indication size models Monday morning piled suitcases bus headed Paris five hours away next two days spent sightseeing brief shopping excursions eating great fun attempting read menus French restaurantsand guessing what might actually placed front us consumption Occasional surprises quite order Wednesday afternoon found several us attending ClAM Bureau officer meet ing discussions forthcoming World Championships As Dan Pruss chairman F3B Soaring subcommittee unable attend reasons health sat support F3 B interests remainder report exception final paragraphs will deal F3B rules aspect ClAM meeting Thursday morning aftera few brief open ing remarks ClAM president Mr Sandy Pimenoff Finland attendees broke small groups based category interest F3B technical meeting group lacking chairman direction ClAM president elected chairman pro tem group conduct meeting chosen As first order business dis cussed took votes F3 B technical rules 13 technical items reviewed passed five rejected referred three back subcommittee action five others withdrawn follows Passed 1 paragraph 5318 deleted wording minimum dis tance 13 meters centerline task B clarification rules conform actual practice 2 paragraph 5322 deleted wording task B location towlines shall outside ClAM REPORTS course too clarification conform practice 3 Also paragraph 5322 deleted wording After re lease model.or inactivated added wording properly de fined launching line-retrieval tech niques both hand-towing winch operations 4 Paragraph 5322ba2 accepted US proposal clarify wording defining winch characteristics basically rewording action taken 1984 ClAM meeting 5 paragraph 5329 accepted French proposal delete drawing course now totally inappropriate three items referred subcom mittee further review action 1 Finnish proposal eliminate chang ing ballast between flights round Instead subcommittee review wing-loading question 2 Federal Re public Germany proposal provide lim its power winch motor list acceptable motors available worldwide will reviewed expanded list ad ditional motors provide definitions simple device measuring stall torque motor proposal completed should quite adequately end winch race provide system might someday lead organizer-supplied winches 3 Federal Republic Ger proposal change Speed task four laps two laps defeated technical meeting during Plen ary session Friday directed subcommittee further study 400 pm Thursday Plenary meeting reconvened purpose nominating officers subcommittee chairmen Both Albert Herzog nominated chairman F3B sub committee since Albert declined nomination declared chairman acclamation thereby continuing pre cedent started Dan Pruss US years ago fond desire continue excellent standards set Dan Friday morning session devoted Plenary session voting techni cal rules voting officers sub committee chairmen should note thatthe Plenary votes F3 B rulesTesult noted above agreed techni cal session vote exception item being referred subcommittee rather simply being withdrawn voting results forofficers subcommittee chairmen returned office except earlier noted F3B return trip US commenced 730 am Paris time seven hours ahead New York time bus trip Luxem bourg followed several-hour flight via Icelandair New York City five-hour layover later way Buffalo arriving 1215 am Sunday home confines own loved beds thus ending another adventure wilds FAI-CIAM meetings ClAM Voting Delegates Report D George Buso annual mission Paris attend FAIs International Aeromodeling CommitClAM REPORTS tee ClAM meeting began very pleasant experience Upon arrival Luxembourg met escorted through airport terminal Camille Gerard RC Aerobatic judge ClAM del egate Later guests compre hensive bus tour city suburbs Still later enjoyed great evening talk food etc Luxembourg modelers restaurant run bya prolific model airplane builder enthusiast Paul Behm next day began final leg journey Paris five-hour bus trip used time effectively going over issue listed published agenda met subcommittee member back bus analyzed inputs modelers US can bet upon reaching Paris already determined position issues developed strategy item Representatives 29 countries officially attendance Plenary meet ing Thirteen countries represented delegate person has no pos sible wayof indicating countrys position proposal because simply can attend subcommittee meeting Because US has subcommittee experts present throughout meeting certainly enjoy much greater influence countries upon outcome proposal Some highlights meeting 1 Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor very quickly became Control Line expert called upon substitute Doc Jackson CL Subcommittee chair man Doc forced cancel atten dance last moment Bob filled shoes admirably 2 11 representatives F3B Thermal Soaring technical meet ing elected John Grigg chairman discussion Later John elected opposition acclamation Plenary meeting new chair man F3B Subcommittee 3 rec ommendation builder-of-the-mod el rule cannot controlled therefore should abolished classes Scale defeated resoundingly 4 Giant Scale e Scale preferred delegates category proposed Australia proposal referred Scale Subcommittee work order determine specific dimensions felt specific safety size issues yet resolved will take several years establish category Scale events Observers Report Pete Waters impressions what would occur FAI meetings quite different actual events experienced different attitudes Europeans doing business compared own country becomes commonplace practically anything time hap penings very quickly dealt FAI building grand old out date concerning modern facets aviation houses also felt model aviation events given much importance thoughtwe deserved rooms allocated various parts building no indication 114 Model Aviation ClAM REPORTS location use Attendees still grim acing last years problems wondering surprises again However great time reacquainting myself past modelers allowed partici pate several committee meetings agreement chairmen Noise very special surprised see Don Lindley chair yet AMAs Sound Com mittee discussed him agreed forward information us unable take place AMAs committee due pressure work ONLY modelers F3A RC Pattern lot offer have samples fuselage sections coming descriptions reduce drum effect glass fuselages F3B noticed surprise Dave Peltz sitting committee table joining discussions members very honest problems winches batteries RoIf Decker brought much data researching motor pow er pack honest attempt clarify rules Other items similarly dealt using air Lets clear up mess being very evident Terry Edmunds forwarded resume replacement Dan Pruss being present meeting considered John Crigg being considered however appointed chairman replacing Dan Pruss hoped would have sup ported Terry Edmunds position realize case being being known Pylon too meeting ClAM REPORTS chaired Bob Brown very surprised see desire allow three models acceptedit makes possible team select Kamakazi victim Safety mentioned did notice discussion USA ClAM Pylon Subcommittee meeting Westover AFB mentioned British maga zine Dave Day report Control Line surprise muffler ruleforCombatgotsquashed ever representative Great Britain allowed forward explanation proposal change model instead reasoning was prop exhaust caused noise So different model needing larger propeller would best solution really eye opening statement next year would no Combat sites use Britain Belgium safety item thongs tie control handles wrists difficult agree Scale Dennis Thumpston ran tight ship quickly fell place strong feeling Control Line Scale will soon drop away looking something like Giant Scale replace distinct impression flying fields attending problems noise prevalent countries seems fear government legislation enforce action failed get answer old acquaintances recognition pastime adult sport hobby last days meeting chaired Sandy Pimenoff often dealt situations very dramatically liked hint ClAM REPORTS suggesting possible failing proposal would pass classified needed safety allowed immediate implementation rule having wait anotheryear time spent issuing sanctions meets seemed largely European Championships wondered possible reason having American Championships participants Canada USA Mexico Brazil other Southern Hemisphere countries presence large contingent kept low-keyed involved committee chaired some Its similar California rest USA have vote commit teeand thats fair system contribution helps smaller countries participate obvious Europeans having FAI events benefit getting used judging continued competition Innovations brought USA just California births ideas East feel expense sending observers FAI meetings well worth have already explained several AMA mem bers way committees work swer complaints way de cisions made uncom fortable feeling said beginning treatment ClAM seems need some attention ClAM reports MA delegation Its just enough room month reports will published next month hope remainder will included BULLETIN 1986 NATS INDOOR SITE intended run Indoor Events either Burton Coli seum Civic Center weekend prior Recently have informed Civic Center already booked Coliseum will under contract major construction im provements time AMA began intensive discussions contractors subcontractors Burton Coliseum work hopes agreement could worked out permitting both Indoor events construction work much offer ing compensation contractor Additional time spent exploring alternative sites following cities Shreveport LA New Orleans LA Fort Polk LA Houston TX Alexandria LA Lafayette LA Spring TX Pasadena TX Baton Rouge Beaumont TX Galveston TX LA Finally attractive alternative run Indoor events Tuesday Wednesday Thursday NATS week may conflict few contestants may wish enter both indoor outdoor will minimum Most outdoor flying completed early afternoon day will running Indoor schedule starts later usual goes evening hours should keep minimum conflicts Additionally because Indoor site located few minutes away plus fact good site seen better solution forcing contestants officials drive several hours equal lesser site Specific event times will determined after advance entry deadline order better accommodate entered fliers NOTICE OF SCHEDULE CHANGE INDOOR FREE FLIGHT AND SCALE Due changing conditions beyond AMAs control city Lake Charles following NATS sched ule changes necessary * INDOOR EVENTS will held Lake Charles Civic Center Civic Center has 55-foot smooth tiled ceiling * INDOOR EVENTS will run July 29 30 31 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1986 August1986 115 India Plans International RC Aerobatics Meet Indian Academy Model Aeronau tics planning first International con test held Bombay October 2326 1986 competition will consist round FAI Turnaround round unknown pattern round three-minute freestyle top five will fly off activity will end fun-flyan event very popular spectators India Contestants invited bring Helicopters Ducted Fans etc fly after Aerobatic competition over AMA members contemplate enter ing contest should write directly Dariusi Engineer Contest Secretary Model Engineering Consultancy Services Bhiwan diwalla Terrace Block B/4JS Road Dhobi Talao Bombay400 002 India entry fee $100 per contestant includes double occupancy YMCA seven days daily breakfast Transportation flying site seven kilometers away also included Trophies mementos will presented participants Moffet Gold Contest Commemorates Win New Zealands 50th Anniversary 1936 Vernon Gray won Moffett International event commemorate event Vernons home club Auckland Model Aero Club sponsoring one-type contest replicas 1936 winning model event will held Auckland weekend November 22-23 1986 events original rules will used winner will awarded replica Moffett miniature Following contest dinner will held attendees guest honor Vernon B Gray Contest entry fee $10 dinner $30 Interested modelers should contact Trevor Martin 65 Shoreham Street Auck land 7 New Zealand telephone num ber 09 887348 Plans model may obtained John Pond Old Time Plan Service PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 951 56 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS I Bernice Williants 347 Socthwck Rd Westfield MA 01085 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th Sr Woodhaven Oseens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodent 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RCa Bill Fuori 26 Fernwood Dr commack NY 11725 III Nelson Goold 1944 S Idatro St Allentown PA 18103 East Ni Weisenbach 4568W 146th cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warren Saeders Jr. 9735 92nd Ann. college Park MD 20741 RC Ed Byerley 200 comnander Cone Stafford VA 22554 \I BC Doe Peck 1311 Oster Dr. NW Hootoville AL 35805 FF WallaceJoheson41 12 Whde Acres Rd MontgomeyAL3Bf 08 Ci Joseph Mead 1339 Renooalaer St. Jackoonoille FL 32205 VI Rc charles Gray 201 Holman Salen RdTere Haute IN 47803 RCSoanng Dale Polkening lO39CoIIegeAoe *SWWheaton IL 60187 CL W R Bodvioch Jt 235 W Glade Palatise IL 60067 Bc Pylon & SearingRC Pattern ft other RCRC except Soaring PF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MO 83119 VII All enacts accept BC entire Diatrict except Michigan Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace cedahy WI 93110 BC Leon Cotdy N4503 Highway 59 chilson WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yeager 38235 castle Botnelus Ml 48174 CL ft FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Bandy Randolph P0 Boo 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallwan 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 BC George Honter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton co 80123 X RoIf Erickson 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 85628 Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Prank Gowns 2241 Noah St. Honololo HI 96816 Howell wants Xl Tow Cope 23262 SE 57th St. lssaqsah WA 98027 BC Jatnes McCarty 18958 Marine View Dr Seattle WA 96166 Bold Pace Below Indicates Chairman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Wall VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati OH 45238 IV Don Srull 941 Kitnbemwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2160 Tigermail Miawi FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Boo McNally 6118 Bardo Ace Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hetnsttooght P0 Boo 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Streck BFD 2 Hamhorg Old Lywe CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ace Lyndoncille NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ace Lahewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 B Babes Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Ito Snarl 52 Laygholw Dr Nashua NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Or. Bochester NY 14612 Ill Sdward Wisoer 1521 Sommit St. MoKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Kanlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19510 V David PlayS 6940 NW 15th FL Leadardale FL 33313 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig B Canary Hill Dr. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 648 Richardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ace San Diego CA 92117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Render Rd Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowthorpe Ac Leninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ace N New Hope MN 55426 VIII William Lee 3522 Tawariek Lane Missouri dry TX 77459 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Esohange Wichita KS 67217 X Vie Garner PD Ben 573 Livermore CA 94B50 Xl John Thompson 1505 Ash Ace Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 8576 Ginger Dr. St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 35354 Tall Oaks Sterling Hgts. Ml 48077 VIII Mark Valence 1627 Overland Pass Segarland TX 77478 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Nororoso P0 Bee 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collino 2320 Sahalee E Redmond WA 96052 VI John Guenthnr RB 3 Boo 261 Borden IN 47106 VII Claude MoCallough RB 1 Boo 487 Montezema IA 50171 VIII Beddy twin 922 Sendown Lv. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Deecto NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St Norwalk CA 90650 Xl Earle Moorhead 1169 Fir St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cit East Hamden CT 06514 II George Berko North Place Glen Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselhrock 8320 Bleeherry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH 49248 IV Stacey Mills Brookeide RI 36cc 115 Charlottesnille VA 22901 V vacant HELICOPTER I Ernie Heber 19 Beacer Park Rd Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hegen 15 Parkway P1. Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill Cortis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harrin Rt 3 257 Ectecee Rd. La Plate MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard c/c Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Orlando PL32804 RACING I Pe1e Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Lathom NY 12110 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Colembas Ace Lewoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOAR ING I Fritz Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concotd MA 01742 II Gordon Stratton 255 Brevoort St Kew Gardens NY 11415 Ill Gene Shelkey 217 Eaclid Ave. Scottdale PA 19683 IV Bob Champion 205 Tiptoc Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Jowes Davis Jr 1018 Macdale Lane Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE I Dwight Holley 151 Chestnut Ridge Rd Bethel CT 06801 II Joe Bnohar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill Dccv grown d560 Laphigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 IV Weodp Willard Blancherd 1733 Beach Rd Hamplon VA 33884 V Robert Nelvon 390 San Jose Winter Honey FL 33680 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodeon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Paul MN 55112 VIII William Thomas 331 56 Roukwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregelles 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldhook El Tore CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 VI Bob Belluowini 129 College Park Dr Creetniew Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Dintc 12450 Lanedowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Minta 2 Bloebird St. New Omleans LA 70124 IX Ed Ccc 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Rd. Calabesee CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holccwb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 88664 VI Jim Gaget 3727 Shepherd Lane Ft Wayne IN 46815 VII Wayne Yeager 38235 Cestle Dr. Romulus Ml 46174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Bronkleaf Dr. Hooston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Aleeender Cit. Pueblo CO 81001 X Gary Hover 15016 Ave 285 Visalie CA 93277-9787 Xl Roger Pierce 12306 218th Ave Ct B Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Dan Press 131 E Penninglon Rd. Plainfield IL 60544 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madloon WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr. Meogoite TX 75150 IX Ray Mamin 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett *2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave. Portland OR 87220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castel Dr. RB 2 Flonissant MO 63034 VII Keith Sham 832 Stiweon Avo Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Nembmook Dr Hoeston TX 77072 IX Travis McGinnis 8077 Wst 81st Circle Awada CO 60005 Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tapalo Napernilla IL 60540 National Records following National Records have processed approved during May 1986 IndoorCategory Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Openi 11 6 Phedon Tsiknopoulos 3/1 3/86 Novice Pennyplane Open818 Douglas Barber 2/23/86 IndoorCategory III Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Open2106 Bernard Boehm 4/13/86 Manhattan Cabin Jr 315 Don Slusarczyk 4/1 3/86 Indoor Category IV Easy B Open21 23 Gervais Nolin 3/2/86 Control Line Profile Carrier Jr24159 Deanna Wallick 9/29/85 Technical Director continued forms use the February 1986 issue ModelAviation September 1 1986 postmark deadline submitting proposals cycle Anything after date would make until 1991 rule book just year ago Underwood clan St Louis MO stuffing boxes preparation career change move Washington DC area has fantastic experience early concern basket lonely Such case longer several projects plan ned have yet started result some minor direction changes needs projects anticipated As some things settle routine other tasks will become reality thoroughly enjoy privilege serving exciting thing never knowing certain what new adventure challenge will initiated sound phone arrival letter basket Please let know needs concerns may serve Technical Director 11 6 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115, 116
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood Little bits pieces valuable suggestion offered Richard Frost listing could developed members have spectrum analyzer available knowledge run perhaps could supplement transmitter checking have doing trade shows Soooo willing offer services send note Ill start list clubs Richard has provided service clubs area Chicago IL subject frequencies recent detective work has indicated notification plan stores already bearing fruit large Texas chain has posted information concerning model ai rcraft/sur face use Are problems area could address concerning sub ject Artwork has created equipment labels suggested use manufacturers Subject approval Frequency Com mittee manufacturers should begin see equipment near future Some rule book considerations working stages clarification jurisdiction concerning various parts first section book being worked out Executive Council Contest Boards will help develop better communications between groups establish lines responsibility Some proposed Bylaws changes will forthcoming subject Other considerations being studied such printing FAI section separately Currently FAI section rule book abridgement results problems comes applying rules competition Removing FAI section will allow expanded Membership Manual section possibility using larger type AMA book Hang bifocal wearers contest season full swing over country just palm-treed climes Now new rules 1986-87 being tested field both contestant Contest Director applythem Addition ally old problems recently addressed surface again Remember rule-making process process therefore very much part program Contact Competition Department AMA HQ Rules-Change Proposal Continued page 116 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE CDs Special Note Certifying Flights FAI Program Participants Some AMAs FAI team selection programs allow contestants qualify local contestsif performance certi fied Contest Director CD ap proached such flier CD must determine contestant has current ly-valid green FAt Competition Stamp $10 stamp 4ffixed AMA license before making certification Contest Direct ors may collect $10 FAI-stamp fee forward Competition Dept atAMA HQ situation warrants contest ants name address should included stamp may sent directly him such cases contestant con sidered having required FAI stamp performance can certified RC Contest Board Final Vote Reclassification Rule Clarification RC Contest Board Chairman Ron Hes selbrock reports Boards final vote Novice advancement rule clarifica tion has resulted defeat clarifi cation background question pub lished December 1985 issue page 117 What vote means no further action subject will taken unless formal rules proposal submitted AMA member RCCB action invoked settle question Novice Pattern flier advanced Sportsman soon placed first second third above least four other contestants sanctioned contest end year accomplished feat question still undecided European F3A Champs first time France hosted Euro pean RC Aerobatic F3A Championships big contest due held July 913 1986 La Garde Toulon France Unfortunately announcement big meet received AMA HQ early enough allow us publish timely invitation interested AMA members attend RESTON VA 22090 86 US CL Team Patches Sale Attractive Control Line team patches pins available sale Proceeds will go defray costs teams trip World Championships Costs excess transportation entry fees paid AMA patches measure approximately four inches diagonally have white model red background gold lettering pins have similar color scheme meas ure approximately 7/8-inches diagonally cost either $3 can ordered Walt Perkins 3421 Southeast 28th Court Ocala FL 32671 Patches can also purchased CL team members Lets support em Indoor Contest Board Rules Easy B Propellers Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Indoor Contest Board Chairman Bud Tenny have agreed Emergency terpretation request submitted Walt Van Corder should enforced immediately AMA Contest Board Procedures require information published quickly Competition Newsletter subsequent vote Indoor Con test Board must taken whether sustain action Enough time elapses between publication vote allow interested modelers state opinions subject district Contest Board members Easy B Prop Construction Ruling ruling/interpretation immedi ately enforced concerns Section 82i FF Indoor Rubber section 1986 -87 AMA rule book pp 15-16 ruling follows acceptable use materiat other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assem bly No gadgets kind such including variable pitch variable di ameter mechanisms permitted part propeller August 1986 113 FAI/CIAM Report John Grigg AMA President week Europe sounds like great vacation surface Combine vacation 2V2 days meetings another 21h days traveling either air bus leaves another 21/2 days sight seeing shopping go whole week ClAM meetings last two 2/2 days Economics ac tually cheaperfortheAMA contingent go tour group week go individuals shorter period needed cover meeting times Thats money saved AMA trip began Saturday afternoon Buffalo NY airportheading off Ken nedy International Airport New York City five-hour layover catch Ice landair flight Luxembourg flight stopped Iceland about dawn refuel DC-a gave us opportunity stretch legs before leaving Luxem bourg arrived around noon Sunday met Camille Gerard Luxembourg Aero Club assisted us getting bus hotel evening treated bus tour city Luxembourg Beautiful followed dinner pay-as-you-go restaurant owned Paul Behm wellknown modeler Luxembourg Paul after dinner showed us modeling rooms upper floors restaurant modelsmost ready flight Most impressive giant models CAP 21 required servos parallel power elevators Thats indication size models Monday morning piled suitcases bus headed Paris five hours away next two days spent sightseeing brief shopping excursions eating great fun attempting read menus French restaurantsand guessing what might actually placed front us consumption Occasional surprises quite order Wednesday afternoon found several us attending ClAM Bureau officer meet ing discussions forthcoming World Championships As Dan Pruss chairman F3B Soaring subcommittee unable attend reasons health sat support F3 B interests remainder report exception final paragraphs will deal F3B rules aspect ClAM meeting Thursday morning aftera few brief open ing remarks ClAM president Mr Sandy Pimenoff Finland attendees broke small groups based category interest F3B technical meeting group lacking chairman direction ClAM president elected chairman pro tem group conduct meeting chosen As first order business dis cussed took votes F3 B technical rules 13 technical items reviewed passed five rejected referred three back subcommittee action five others withdrawn follows Passed 1 paragraph 5318 deleted wording minimum dis tance 13 meters centerline task B clarification rules conform actual practice 2 paragraph 5322 deleted wording task B location towlines shall outside ClAM REPORTS course too clarification conform practice 3 Also paragraph 5322 deleted wording After re lease model.or inactivated added wording properly de fined launching line-retrieval tech niques both hand-towing winch operations 4 Paragraph 5322ba2 accepted US proposal clarify wording defining winch characteristics basically rewording action taken 1984 ClAM meeting 5 paragraph 5329 accepted French proposal delete drawing course now totally inappropriate three items referred subcom mittee further review action 1 Finnish proposal eliminate chang ing ballast between flights round Instead subcommittee review wing-loading question 2 Federal Re public Germany proposal provide lim its power winch motor list acceptable motors available worldwide will reviewed expanded list ad ditional motors provide definitions simple device measuring stall torque motor proposal completed should quite adequately end winch race provide system might someday lead organizer-supplied winches 3 Federal Republic Ger proposal change Speed task four laps two laps defeated technical meeting during Plen ary session Friday directed subcommittee further study 400 pm Thursday Plenary meeting reconvened purpose nominating officers subcommittee chairmen Both Albert Herzog nominated chairman F3B sub committee since Albert declined nomination declared chairman acclamation thereby continuing pre cedent started Dan Pruss US years ago fond desire continue excellent standards set Dan Friday morning session devoted Plenary session voting techni cal rules voting officers sub committee chairmen should note thatthe Plenary votes F3 B rulesTesult noted above agreed techni cal session vote exception item being referred subcommittee rather simply being withdrawn voting results forofficers subcommittee chairmen returned office except earlier noted F3B return trip US commenced 730 am Paris time seven hours ahead New York time bus trip Luxem bourg followed several-hour flight via Icelandair New York City five-hour layover later way Buffalo arriving 1215 am Sunday home confines own loved beds thus ending another adventure wilds FAI-CIAM meetings ClAM Voting Delegates Report D George Buso annual mission Paris attend FAIs International Aeromodeling CommitClAM REPORTS tee ClAM meeting began very pleasant experience Upon arrival Luxembourg met escorted through airport terminal Camille Gerard RC Aerobatic judge ClAM del egate Later guests compre hensive bus tour city suburbs Still later enjoyed great evening talk food etc Luxembourg modelers restaurant run bya prolific model airplane builder enthusiast Paul Behm next day began final leg journey Paris five-hour bus trip used time effectively going over issue listed published agenda met subcommittee member back bus analyzed inputs modelers US can bet upon reaching Paris already determined position issues developed strategy item Representatives 29 countries officially attendance Plenary meet ing Thirteen countries represented delegate person has no pos sible wayof indicating countrys position proposal because simply can attend subcommittee meeting Because US has subcommittee experts present throughout meeting certainly enjoy much greater influence countries upon outcome proposal Some highlights meeting 1 Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor very quickly became Control Line expert called upon substitute Doc Jackson CL Subcommittee chair man Doc forced cancel atten dance last moment Bob filled shoes admirably 2 11 representatives F3B Thermal Soaring technical meet ing elected John Grigg chairman discussion Later John elected opposition acclamation Plenary meeting new chair man F3B Subcommittee 3 rec ommendation builder-of-the-mod el rule cannot controlled therefore should abolished classes Scale defeated resoundingly 4 Giant Scale e Scale preferred delegates category proposed Australia proposal referred Scale Subcommittee work order determine specific dimensions felt specific safety size issues yet resolved will take several years establish category Scale events Observers Report Pete Waters impressions what would occur FAI meetings quite different actual events experienced different attitudes Europeans doing business compared own country becomes commonplace practically anything time hap penings very quickly dealt FAI building grand old out date concerning modern facets aviation houses also felt model aviation events given much importance thoughtwe deserved rooms allocated various parts building no indication 114 Model Aviation ClAM REPORTS location use Attendees still grim acing last years problems wondering surprises again However great time reacquainting myself past modelers allowed partici pate several committee meetings agreement chairmen Noise very special surprised see Don Lindley chair yet AMAs Sound Com mittee discussed him agreed forward information us unable take place AMAs committee due pressure work ONLY modelers F3A RC Pattern lot offer have samples fuselage sections coming descriptions reduce drum effect glass fuselages F3B noticed surprise Dave Peltz sitting committee table joining discussions members very honest problems winches batteries RoIf Decker brought much data researching motor pow er pack honest attempt clarify rules Other items similarly dealt using air Lets clear up mess being very evident Terry Edmunds forwarded resume replacement Dan Pruss being present meeting considered John Crigg being considered however appointed chairman replacing Dan Pruss hoped would have sup ported Terry Edmunds position realize case being being known Pylon too meeting ClAM REPORTS chaired Bob Brown very surprised see desire allow three models acceptedit makes possible team select Kamakazi victim Safety mentioned did notice discussion USA ClAM Pylon Subcommittee meeting Westover AFB mentioned British maga zine Dave Day report Control Line surprise muffler ruleforCombatgotsquashed ever representative Great Britain allowed forward explanation proposal change model instead reasoning was prop exhaust caused noise So different model needing larger propeller would best solution really eye opening statement next year would no Combat sites use Britain Belgium safety item thongs tie control handles wrists difficult agree Scale Dennis Thumpston ran tight ship quickly fell place strong feeling Control Line Scale will soon drop away looking something like Giant Scale replace distinct impression flying fields attending problems noise prevalent countries seems fear government legislation enforce action failed get answer old acquaintances recognition pastime adult sport hobby last days meeting chaired Sandy Pimenoff often dealt situations very dramatically liked hint ClAM REPORTS suggesting possible failing proposal would pass classified needed safety allowed immediate implementation rule having wait anotheryear time spent issuing sanctions meets seemed largely European Championships wondered possible reason having American Championships participants Canada USA Mexico Brazil other Southern Hemisphere countries presence large contingent kept low-keyed involved committee chaired some Its similar California rest USA have vote commit teeand thats fair system contribution helps smaller countries participate obvious Europeans having FAI events benefit getting used judging continued competition Innovations brought USA just California births ideas East feel expense sending observers FAI meetings well worth have already explained several AMA mem bers way committees work swer complaints way de cisions made uncom fortable feeling said beginning treatment ClAM seems need some attention ClAM reports MA delegation Its just enough room month reports will published next month hope remainder will included BULLETIN 1986 NATS INDOOR SITE intended run Indoor Events either Burton Coli seum Civic Center weekend prior Recently have informed Civic Center already booked Coliseum will under contract major construction im provements time AMA began intensive discussions contractors subcontractors Burton Coliseum work hopes agreement could worked out permitting both Indoor events construction work much offer ing compensation contractor Additional time spent exploring alternative sites following cities Shreveport LA New Orleans LA Fort Polk LA Houston TX Alexandria LA Lafayette LA Spring TX Pasadena TX Baton Rouge Beaumont TX Galveston TX LA Finally attractive alternative run Indoor events Tuesday Wednesday Thursday NATS week may conflict few contestants may wish enter both indoor outdoor will minimum Most outdoor flying completed early afternoon day will running Indoor schedule starts later usual goes evening hours should keep minimum conflicts Additionally because Indoor site located few minutes away plus fact good site seen better solution forcing contestants officials drive several hours equal lesser site Specific event times will determined after advance entry deadline order better accommodate entered fliers NOTICE OF SCHEDULE CHANGE INDOOR FREE FLIGHT AND SCALE Due changing conditions beyond AMAs control city Lake Charles following NATS sched ule changes necessary * INDOOR EVENTS will held Lake Charles Civic Center Civic Center has 55-foot smooth tiled ceiling * INDOOR EVENTS will run July 29 30 31 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1986 August1986 115 India Plans International RC Aerobatics Meet Indian Academy Model Aeronau tics planning first International con test held Bombay October 2326 1986 competition will consist round FAI Turnaround round unknown pattern round three-minute freestyle top five will fly off activity will end fun-flyan event very popular spectators India Contestants invited bring Helicopters Ducted Fans etc fly after Aerobatic competition over AMA members contemplate enter ing contest should write directly Dariusi Engineer Contest Secretary Model Engineering Consultancy Services Bhiwan diwalla Terrace Block B/4JS Road Dhobi Talao Bombay400 002 India entry fee $100 per contestant includes double occupancy YMCA seven days daily breakfast Transportation flying site seven kilometers away also included Trophies mementos will presented participants Moffet Gold Contest Commemorates Win New Zealands 50th Anniversary 1936 Vernon Gray won Moffett International event commemorate event Vernons home club Auckland Model Aero Club sponsoring one-type contest replicas 1936 winning model event will held Auckland weekend November 22-23 1986 events original rules will used winner will awarded replica Moffett miniature Following contest dinner will held attendees guest honor Vernon B Gray Contest entry fee $10 dinner $30 Interested modelers should contact Trevor Martin 65 Shoreham Street Auck land 7 New Zealand telephone num ber 09 887348 Plans model may obtained John Pond Old Time Plan Service PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 951 56 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS I Bernice Williants 347 Socthwck Rd Westfield MA 01085 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th Sr Woodhaven Oseens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodent 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RCa Bill Fuori 26 Fernwood Dr commack NY 11725 III Nelson Goold 1944 S Idatro St Allentown PA 18103 East Ni Weisenbach 4568W 146th cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warren Saeders Jr. 9735 92nd Ann. college Park MD 20741 RC Ed Byerley 200 comnander Cone Stafford VA 22554 \I BC Doe Peck 1311 Oster Dr. NW Hootoville AL 35805 FF WallaceJoheson41 12 Whde Acres Rd MontgomeyAL3Bf 08 Ci Joseph Mead 1339 Renooalaer St. Jackoonoille FL 32205 VI Rc charles Gray 201 Holman Salen RdTere Haute IN 47803 RCSoanng Dale Polkening lO39CoIIegeAoe *SWWheaton IL 60187 CL W R Bodvioch Jt 235 W Glade Palatise IL 60067 Bc Pylon & SearingRC Pattern ft other RCRC except Soaring PF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MO 83119 VII All enacts accept BC entire Diatrict except Michigan Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace cedahy WI 93110 BC Leon Cotdy N4503 Highway 59 chilson WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yeager 38235 castle Botnelus Ml 48174 CL ft FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Bandy Randolph P0 Boo 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallwan 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 BC George Honter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton co 80123 X RoIf Erickson 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 85628 Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Prank Gowns 2241 Noah St. Honololo HI 96816 Howell wants Xl Tow Cope 23262 SE 57th St. lssaqsah WA 98027 BC Jatnes McCarty 18958 Marine View Dr Seattle WA 96166 Bold Pace Below Indicates Chairman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Wall VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati OH 45238 IV Don Srull 941 Kitnbemwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2160 Tigermail Miawi FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Boo McNally 6118 Bardo Ace Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hetnsttooght P0 Boo 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Streck BFD 2 Hamhorg Old Lywe CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ace Lyndoncille NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ace Lahewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 B Babes Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Ito Snarl 52 Laygholw Dr Nashua NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Or. Bochester NY 14612 Ill Sdward Wisoer 1521 Sommit St. MoKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Kanlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19510 V David PlayS 6940 NW 15th FL Leadardale FL 33313 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig B Canary Hill Dr. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 648 Richardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ace San Diego CA 92117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Render Rd Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowthorpe Ac Leninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ace N New Hope MN 55426 VIII William Lee 3522 Tawariek Lane Missouri dry TX 77459 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Esohange Wichita KS 67217 X Vie Garner PD Ben 573 Livermore CA 94B50 Xl John Thompson 1505 Ash Ace Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 8576 Ginger Dr. St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 35354 Tall Oaks Sterling Hgts. Ml 48077 VIII Mark Valence 1627 Overland Pass Segarland TX 77478 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Nororoso P0 Bee 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collino 2320 Sahalee E Redmond WA 96052 VI John Guenthnr RB 3 Boo 261 Borden IN 47106 VII Claude MoCallough RB 1 Boo 487 Montezema IA 50171 VIII Beddy twin 922 Sendown Lv. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Deecto NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St Norwalk CA 90650 Xl Earle Moorhead 1169 Fir St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cit East Hamden CT 06514 II George Berko North Place Glen Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselhrock 8320 Bleeherry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH 49248 IV Stacey Mills Brookeide RI 36cc 115 Charlottesnille VA 22901 V vacant HELICOPTER I Ernie Heber 19 Beacer Park Rd Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hegen 15 Parkway P1. Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill Cortis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harrin Rt 3 257 Ectecee Rd. La Plate MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard c/c Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Orlando PL32804 RACING I Pe1e Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Lathom NY 12110 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Colembas Ace Lewoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOAR ING I Fritz Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concotd MA 01742 II Gordon Stratton 255 Brevoort St Kew Gardens NY 11415 Ill Gene Shelkey 217 Eaclid Ave. Scottdale PA 19683 IV Bob Champion 205 Tiptoc Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Jowes Davis Jr 1018 Macdale Lane Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE I Dwight Holley 151 Chestnut Ridge Rd Bethel CT 06801 II Joe Bnohar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill Dccv grown d560 Laphigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 IV Weodp Willard Blancherd 1733 Beach Rd Hamplon VA 33884 V Robert Nelvon 390 San Jose Winter Honey FL 33680 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodeon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Paul MN 55112 VIII William Thomas 331 56 Roukwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregelles 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldhook El Tore CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 VI Bob Belluowini 129 College Park Dr Creetniew Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Dintc 12450 Lanedowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Minta 2 Bloebird St. New Omleans LA 70124 IX Ed Ccc 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Rd. Calabesee CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holccwb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 88664 VI Jim Gaget 3727 Shepherd Lane Ft Wayne IN 46815 VII Wayne Yeager 38235 Cestle Dr. Romulus Ml 46174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Bronkleaf Dr. Hooston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Aleeender Cit. Pueblo CO 81001 X Gary Hover 15016 Ave 285 Visalie CA 93277-9787 Xl Roger Pierce 12306 218th Ave Ct B Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Dan Press 131 E Penninglon Rd. Plainfield IL 60544 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madloon WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr. Meogoite TX 75150 IX Ray Mamin 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett *2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave. Portland OR 87220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castel Dr. RB 2 Flonissant MO 63034 VII Keith Sham 832 Stiweon Avo Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Nembmook Dr Hoeston TX 77072 IX Travis McGinnis 8077 Wst 81st Circle Awada CO 60005 Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tapalo Napernilla IL 60540 National Records following National Records have processed approved during May 1986 IndoorCategory Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Openi 11 6 Phedon Tsiknopoulos 3/1 3/86 Novice Pennyplane Open818 Douglas Barber 2/23/86 IndoorCategory III Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Open2106 Bernard Boehm 4/13/86 Manhattan Cabin Jr 315 Don Slusarczyk 4/1 3/86 Indoor Category IV Easy B Open21 23 Gervais Nolin 3/2/86 Control Line Profile Carrier Jr24159 Deanna Wallick 9/29/85 Technical Director continued forms use the February 1986 issue ModelAviation September 1 1986 postmark deadline submitting proposals cycle Anything after date would make until 1991 rule book just year ago Underwood clan St Louis MO stuffing boxes preparation career change move Washington DC area has fantastic experience early concern basket lonely Such case longer several projects plan ned have yet started result some minor direction changes needs projects anticipated As some things settle routine other tasks will become reality thoroughly enjoy privilege serving exciting thing never knowing certain what new adventure challenge will initiated sound phone arrival letter basket Please let know needs concerns may serve Technical Director 11 6 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115, 116
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood Little bits pieces valuable suggestion offered Richard Frost listing could developed members have spectrum analyzer available knowledge run perhaps could supplement transmitter checking have doing trade shows Soooo willing offer services send note Ill start list clubs Richard has provided service clubs area Chicago IL subject frequencies recent detective work has indicated notification plan stores already bearing fruit large Texas chain has posted information concerning model ai rcraft/sur face use Are problems area could address concerning sub ject Artwork has created equipment labels suggested use manufacturers Subject approval Frequency Com mittee manufacturers should begin see equipment near future Some rule book considerations working stages clarification jurisdiction concerning various parts first section book being worked out Executive Council Contest Boards will help develop better communications between groups establish lines responsibility Some proposed Bylaws changes will forthcoming subject Other considerations being studied such printing FAI section separately Currently FAI section rule book abridgement results problems comes applying rules competition Removing FAI section will allow expanded Membership Manual section possibility using larger type AMA book Hang bifocal wearers contest season full swing over country just palm-treed climes Now new rules 1986-87 being tested field both contestant Contest Director applythem Addition ally old problems recently addressed surface again Remember rule-making process process therefore very much part program Contact Competition Department AMA HQ Rules-Change Proposal Continued page 116 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE CDs Special Note Certifying Flights FAI Program Participants Some AMAs FAI team selection programs allow contestants qualify local contestsif performance certi fied Contest Director CD ap proached such flier CD must determine contestant has current ly-valid green FAt Competition Stamp $10 stamp 4ffixed AMA license before making certification Contest Direct ors may collect $10 FAI-stamp fee forward Competition Dept atAMA HQ situation warrants contest ants name address should included stamp may sent directly him such cases contestant con sidered having required FAI stamp performance can certified RC Contest Board Final Vote Reclassification Rule Clarification RC Contest Board Chairman Ron Hes selbrock reports Boards final vote Novice advancement rule clarifica tion has resulted defeat clarifi cation background question pub lished December 1985 issue page 117 What vote means no further action subject will taken unless formal rules proposal submitted AMA member RCCB action invoked settle question Novice Pattern flier advanced Sportsman soon placed first second third above least four other contestants sanctioned contest end year accomplished feat question still undecided European F3A Champs first time France hosted Euro pean RC Aerobatic F3A Championships big contest due held July 913 1986 La Garde Toulon France Unfortunately announcement big meet received AMA HQ early enough allow us publish timely invitation interested AMA members attend RESTON VA 22090 86 US CL Team Patches Sale Attractive Control Line team patches pins available sale Proceeds will go defray costs teams trip World Championships Costs excess transportation entry fees paid AMA patches measure approximately four inches diagonally have white model red background gold lettering pins have similar color scheme meas ure approximately 7/8-inches diagonally cost either $3 can ordered Walt Perkins 3421 Southeast 28th Court Ocala FL 32671 Patches can also purchased CL team members Lets support em Indoor Contest Board Rules Easy B Propellers Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Indoor Contest Board Chairman Bud Tenny have agreed Emergency terpretation request submitted Walt Van Corder should enforced immediately AMA Contest Board Procedures require information published quickly Competition Newsletter subsequent vote Indoor Con test Board must taken whether sustain action Enough time elapses between publication vote allow interested modelers state opinions subject district Contest Board members Easy B Prop Construction Ruling ruling/interpretation immedi ately enforced concerns Section 82i FF Indoor Rubber section 1986 -87 AMA rule book pp 15-16 ruling follows acceptable use materiat other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assem bly No gadgets kind such including variable pitch variable di ameter mechanisms permitted part propeller August 1986 113 FAI/CIAM Report John Grigg AMA President week Europe sounds like great vacation surface Combine vacation 2V2 days meetings another 21h days traveling either air bus leaves another 21/2 days sight seeing shopping go whole week ClAM meetings last two 2/2 days Economics ac tually cheaperfortheAMA contingent go tour group week go individuals shorter period needed cover meeting times Thats money saved AMA trip began Saturday afternoon Buffalo NY airportheading off Ken nedy International Airport New York City five-hour layover catch Ice landair flight Luxembourg flight stopped Iceland about dawn refuel DC-a gave us opportunity stretch legs before leaving Luxem bourg arrived around noon Sunday met Camille Gerard Luxembourg Aero Club assisted us getting bus hotel evening treated bus tour city Luxembourg Beautiful followed dinner pay-as-you-go restaurant owned Paul Behm wellknown modeler Luxembourg Paul after dinner showed us modeling rooms upper floors restaurant modelsmost ready flight Most impressive giant models CAP 21 required servos parallel power elevators Thats indication size models Monday morning piled suitcases bus headed Paris five hours away next two days spent sightseeing brief shopping excursions eating great fun attempting read menus French restaurantsand guessing what might actually placed front us consumption Occasional surprises quite order Wednesday afternoon found several us attending ClAM Bureau officer meet ing discussions forthcoming World Championships As Dan Pruss chairman F3B Soaring subcommittee unable attend reasons health sat support F3 B interests remainder report exception final paragraphs will deal F3B rules aspect ClAM meeting Thursday morning aftera few brief open ing remarks ClAM president Mr Sandy Pimenoff Finland attendees broke small groups based category interest F3B technical meeting group lacking chairman direction ClAM president elected chairman pro tem group conduct meeting chosen As first order business dis cussed took votes F3 B technical rules 13 technical items reviewed passed five rejected referred three back subcommittee action five others withdrawn follows Passed 1 paragraph 5318 deleted wording minimum dis tance 13 meters centerline task B clarification rules conform actual practice 2 paragraph 5322 deleted wording task B location towlines shall outside ClAM REPORTS course too clarification conform practice 3 Also paragraph 5322 deleted wording After re lease model.or inactivated added wording properly de fined launching line-retrieval tech niques both hand-towing winch operations 4 Paragraph 5322ba2 accepted US proposal clarify wording defining winch characteristics basically rewording action taken 1984 ClAM meeting 5 paragraph 5329 accepted French proposal delete drawing course now totally inappropriate three items referred subcom mittee further review action 1 Finnish proposal eliminate chang ing ballast between flights round Instead subcommittee review wing-loading question 2 Federal Re public Germany proposal provide lim its power winch motor list acceptable motors available worldwide will reviewed expanded list ad ditional motors provide definitions simple device measuring stall torque motor proposal completed should quite adequately end winch race provide system might someday lead organizer-supplied winches 3 Federal Republic Ger proposal change Speed task four laps two laps defeated technical meeting during Plen ary session Friday directed subcommittee further study 400 pm Thursday Plenary meeting reconvened purpose nominating officers subcommittee chairmen Both Albert Herzog nominated chairman F3B sub committee since Albert declined nomination declared chairman acclamation thereby continuing pre cedent started Dan Pruss US years ago fond desire continue excellent standards set Dan Friday morning session devoted Plenary session voting techni cal rules voting officers sub committee chairmen should note thatthe Plenary votes F3 B rulesTesult noted above agreed techni cal session vote exception item being referred subcommittee rather simply being withdrawn voting results forofficers subcommittee chairmen returned office except earlier noted F3B return trip US commenced 730 am Paris time seven hours ahead New York time bus trip Luxem bourg followed several-hour flight via Icelandair New York City five-hour layover later way Buffalo arriving 1215 am Sunday home confines own loved beds thus ending another adventure wilds FAI-CIAM meetings ClAM Voting Delegates Report D George Buso annual mission Paris attend FAIs International Aeromodeling CommitClAM REPORTS tee ClAM meeting began very pleasant experience Upon arrival Luxembourg met escorted through airport terminal Camille Gerard RC Aerobatic judge ClAM del egate Later guests compre hensive bus tour city suburbs Still later enjoyed great evening talk food etc Luxembourg modelers restaurant run bya prolific model airplane builder enthusiast Paul Behm next day began final leg journey Paris five-hour bus trip used time effectively going over issue listed published agenda met subcommittee member back bus analyzed inputs modelers US can bet upon reaching Paris already determined position issues developed strategy item Representatives 29 countries officially attendance Plenary meet ing Thirteen countries represented delegate person has no pos sible wayof indicating countrys position proposal because simply can attend subcommittee meeting Because US has subcommittee experts present throughout meeting certainly enjoy much greater influence countries upon outcome proposal Some highlights meeting 1 Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor very quickly became Control Line expert called upon substitute Doc Jackson CL Subcommittee chair man Doc forced cancel atten dance last moment Bob filled shoes admirably 2 11 representatives F3B Thermal Soaring technical meet ing elected John Grigg chairman discussion Later John elected opposition acclamation Plenary meeting new chair man F3B Subcommittee 3 rec ommendation builder-of-the-mod el rule cannot controlled therefore should abolished classes Scale defeated resoundingly 4 Giant Scale e Scale preferred delegates category proposed Australia proposal referred Scale Subcommittee work order determine specific dimensions felt specific safety size issues yet resolved will take several years establish category Scale events Observers Report Pete Waters impressions what would occur FAI meetings quite different actual events experienced different attitudes Europeans doing business compared own country becomes commonplace practically anything time hap penings very quickly dealt FAI building grand old out date concerning modern facets aviation houses also felt model aviation events given much importance thoughtwe deserved rooms allocated various parts building no indication 114 Model Aviation ClAM REPORTS location use Attendees still grim acing last years problems wondering surprises again However great time reacquainting myself past modelers allowed partici pate several committee meetings agreement chairmen Noise very special surprised see Don Lindley chair yet AMAs Sound Com mittee discussed him agreed forward information us unable take place AMAs committee due pressure work ONLY modelers F3A RC Pattern lot offer have samples fuselage sections coming descriptions reduce drum effect glass fuselages F3B noticed surprise Dave Peltz sitting committee table joining discussions members very honest problems winches batteries RoIf Decker brought much data researching motor pow er pack honest attempt clarify rules Other items similarly dealt using air Lets clear up mess being very evident Terry Edmunds forwarded resume replacement Dan Pruss being present meeting considered John Crigg being considered however appointed chairman replacing Dan Pruss hoped would have sup ported Terry Edmunds position realize case being being known Pylon too meeting ClAM REPORTS chaired Bob Brown very surprised see desire allow three models acceptedit makes possible team select Kamakazi victim Safety mentioned did notice discussion USA ClAM Pylon Subcommittee meeting Westover AFB mentioned British maga zine Dave Day report Control Line surprise muffler ruleforCombatgotsquashed ever representative Great Britain allowed forward explanation proposal change model instead reasoning was prop exhaust caused noise So different model needing larger propeller would best solution really eye opening statement next year would no Combat sites use Britain Belgium safety item thongs tie control handles wrists difficult agree Scale Dennis Thumpston ran tight ship quickly fell place strong feeling Control Line Scale will soon drop away looking something like Giant Scale replace distinct impression flying fields attending problems noise prevalent countries seems fear government legislation enforce action failed get answer old acquaintances recognition pastime adult sport hobby last days meeting chaired Sandy Pimenoff often dealt situations very dramatically liked hint ClAM REPORTS suggesting possible failing proposal would pass classified needed safety allowed immediate implementation rule having wait anotheryear time spent issuing sanctions meets seemed largely European Championships wondered possible reason having American Championships participants Canada USA Mexico Brazil other Southern Hemisphere countries presence large contingent kept low-keyed involved committee chaired some Its similar California rest USA have vote commit teeand thats fair system contribution helps smaller countries participate obvious Europeans having FAI events benefit getting used judging continued competition Innovations brought USA just California births ideas East feel expense sending observers FAI meetings well worth have already explained several AMA mem bers way committees work swer complaints way de cisions made uncom fortable feeling said beginning treatment ClAM seems need some attention ClAM reports MA delegation Its just enough room month reports will published next month hope remainder will included BULLETIN 1986 NATS INDOOR SITE intended run Indoor Events either Burton Coli seum Civic Center weekend prior Recently have informed Civic Center already booked Coliseum will under contract major construction im provements time AMA began intensive discussions contractors subcontractors Burton Coliseum work hopes agreement could worked out permitting both Indoor events construction work much offer ing compensation contractor Additional time spent exploring alternative sites following cities Shreveport LA New Orleans LA Fort Polk LA Houston TX Alexandria LA Lafayette LA Spring TX Pasadena TX Baton Rouge Beaumont TX Galveston TX LA Finally attractive alternative run Indoor events Tuesday Wednesday Thursday NATS week may conflict few contestants may wish enter both indoor outdoor will minimum Most outdoor flying completed early afternoon day will running Indoor schedule starts later usual goes evening hours should keep minimum conflicts Additionally because Indoor site located few minutes away plus fact good site seen better solution forcing contestants officials drive several hours equal lesser site Specific event times will determined after advance entry deadline order better accommodate entered fliers NOTICE OF SCHEDULE CHANGE INDOOR FREE FLIGHT AND SCALE Due changing conditions beyond AMAs control city Lake Charles following NATS sched ule changes necessary * INDOOR EVENTS will held Lake Charles Civic Center Civic Center has 55-foot smooth tiled ceiling * INDOOR EVENTS will run July 29 30 31 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1986 August1986 115 India Plans International RC Aerobatics Meet Indian Academy Model Aeronau tics planning first International con test held Bombay October 2326 1986 competition will consist round FAI Turnaround round unknown pattern round three-minute freestyle top five will fly off activity will end fun-flyan event very popular spectators India Contestants invited bring Helicopters Ducted Fans etc fly after Aerobatic competition over AMA members contemplate enter ing contest should write directly Dariusi Engineer Contest Secretary Model Engineering Consultancy Services Bhiwan diwalla Terrace Block B/4JS Road Dhobi Talao Bombay400 002 India entry fee $100 per contestant includes double occupancy YMCA seven days daily breakfast Transportation flying site seven kilometers away also included Trophies mementos will presented participants Moffet Gold Contest Commemorates Win New Zealands 50th Anniversary 1936 Vernon Gray won Moffett International event commemorate event Vernons home club Auckland Model Aero Club sponsoring one-type contest replicas 1936 winning model event will held Auckland weekend November 22-23 1986 events original rules will used winner will awarded replica Moffett miniature Following contest dinner will held attendees guest honor Vernon B Gray Contest entry fee $10 dinner $30 Interested modelers should contact Trevor Martin 65 Shoreham Street Auck land 7 New Zealand telephone num ber 09 887348 Plans model may obtained John Pond Old Time Plan Service PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 951 56 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS I Bernice Williants 347 Socthwck Rd Westfield MA 01085 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th Sr Woodhaven Oseens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodent 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RCa Bill Fuori 26 Fernwood Dr commack NY 11725 III Nelson Goold 1944 S Idatro St Allentown PA 18103 East Ni Weisenbach 4568W 146th cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warren Saeders Jr. 9735 92nd Ann. college Park MD 20741 RC Ed Byerley 200 comnander Cone Stafford VA 22554 \I BC Doe Peck 1311 Oster Dr. NW Hootoville AL 35805 FF WallaceJoheson41 12 Whde Acres Rd MontgomeyAL3Bf 08 Ci Joseph Mead 1339 Renooalaer St. Jackoonoille FL 32205 VI Rc charles Gray 201 Holman Salen RdTere Haute IN 47803 RCSoanng Dale Polkening lO39CoIIegeAoe *SWWheaton IL 60187 CL W R Bodvioch Jt 235 W Glade Palatise IL 60067 Bc Pylon & SearingRC Pattern ft other RCRC except Soaring PF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MO 83119 VII All enacts accept BC entire Diatrict except Michigan Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace cedahy WI 93110 BC Leon Cotdy N4503 Highway 59 chilson WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yeager 38235 castle Botnelus Ml 48174 CL ft FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Bandy Randolph P0 Boo 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallwan 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 BC George Honter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton co 80123 X RoIf Erickson 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 85628 Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Prank Gowns 2241 Noah St. Honololo HI 96816 Howell wants Xl Tow Cope 23262 SE 57th St. lssaqsah WA 98027 BC Jatnes McCarty 18958 Marine View Dr Seattle WA 96166 Bold Pace Below Indicates Chairman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Wall VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati OH 45238 IV Don Srull 941 Kitnbemwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2160 Tigermail Miawi FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Boo McNally 6118 Bardo Ace Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hetnsttooght P0 Boo 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Streck BFD 2 Hamhorg Old Lywe CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ace Lyndoncille NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ace Lahewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 B Babes Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Ito Snarl 52 Laygholw Dr Nashua NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Or. Bochester NY 14612 Ill Sdward Wisoer 1521 Sommit St. MoKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Kanlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19510 V David PlayS 6940 NW 15th FL Leadardale FL 33313 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig B Canary Hill Dr. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 648 Richardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ace San Diego CA 92117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Render Rd Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowthorpe Ac Leninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ace N New Hope MN 55426 VIII William Lee 3522 Tawariek Lane Missouri dry TX 77459 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Esohange Wichita KS 67217 X Vie Garner PD Ben 573 Livermore CA 94B50 Xl John Thompson 1505 Ash Ace Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 8576 Ginger Dr. St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 35354 Tall Oaks Sterling Hgts. Ml 48077 VIII Mark Valence 1627 Overland Pass Segarland TX 77478 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Nororoso P0 Bee 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collino 2320 Sahalee E Redmond WA 96052 VI John Guenthnr RB 3 Boo 261 Borden IN 47106 VII Claude MoCallough RB 1 Boo 487 Montezema IA 50171 VIII Beddy twin 922 Sendown Lv. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Deecto NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St Norwalk CA 90650 Xl Earle Moorhead 1169 Fir St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cit East Hamden CT 06514 II George Berko North Place Glen Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselhrock 8320 Bleeherry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH 49248 IV Stacey Mills Brookeide RI 36cc 115 Charlottesnille VA 22901 V vacant HELICOPTER I Ernie Heber 19 Beacer Park Rd Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hegen 15 Parkway P1. Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill Cortis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harrin Rt 3 257 Ectecee Rd. La Plate MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard c/c Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Orlando PL32804 RACING I Pe1e Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Lathom NY 12110 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Colembas Ace Lewoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOAR ING I Fritz Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concotd MA 01742 II Gordon Stratton 255 Brevoort St Kew Gardens NY 11415 Ill Gene Shelkey 217 Eaclid Ave. Scottdale PA 19683 IV Bob Champion 205 Tiptoc Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Jowes Davis Jr 1018 Macdale Lane Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE I Dwight Holley 151 Chestnut Ridge Rd Bethel CT 06801 II Joe Bnohar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill Dccv grown d560 Laphigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 IV Weodp Willard Blancherd 1733 Beach Rd Hamplon VA 33884 V Robert Nelvon 390 San Jose Winter Honey FL 33680 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodeon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Paul MN 55112 VIII William Thomas 331 56 Roukwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregelles 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldhook El Tore CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 VI Bob Belluowini 129 College Park Dr Creetniew Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Dintc 12450 Lanedowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Minta 2 Bloebird St. New Omleans LA 70124 IX Ed Ccc 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Rd. Calabesee CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holccwb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 88664 VI Jim Gaget 3727 Shepherd Lane Ft Wayne IN 46815 VII Wayne Yeager 38235 Cestle Dr. Romulus Ml 46174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Bronkleaf Dr. Hooston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Aleeender Cit. Pueblo CO 81001 X Gary Hover 15016 Ave 285 Visalie CA 93277-9787 Xl Roger Pierce 12306 218th Ave Ct B Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Dan Press 131 E Penninglon Rd. Plainfield IL 60544 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madloon WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr. Meogoite TX 75150 IX Ray Mamin 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett *2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave. Portland OR 87220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castel Dr. RB 2 Flonissant MO 63034 VII Keith Sham 832 Stiweon Avo Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Nembmook Dr Hoeston TX 77072 IX Travis McGinnis 8077 Wst 81st Circle Awada CO 60005 Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tapalo Napernilla IL 60540 National Records following National Records have processed approved during May 1986 IndoorCategory Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Openi 11 6 Phedon Tsiknopoulos 3/1 3/86 Novice Pennyplane Open818 Douglas Barber 2/23/86 IndoorCategory III Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Open2106 Bernard Boehm 4/13/86 Manhattan Cabin Jr 315 Don Slusarczyk 4/1 3/86 Indoor Category IV Easy B Open21 23 Gervais Nolin 3/2/86 Control Line Profile Carrier Jr24159 Deanna Wallick 9/29/85 Technical Director continued forms use the February 1986 issue ModelAviation September 1 1986 postmark deadline submitting proposals cycle Anything after date would make until 1991 rule book just year ago Underwood clan St Louis MO stuffing boxes preparation career change move Washington DC area has fantastic experience early concern basket lonely Such case longer several projects plan ned have yet started result some minor direction changes needs projects anticipated As some things settle routine other tasks will become reality thoroughly enjoy privilege serving exciting thing never knowing certain what new adventure challenge will initiated sound phone arrival letter basket Please let know needs concerns may serve Technical Director 11 6 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115, 116
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood Little bits pieces valuable suggestion offered Richard Frost listing could developed members have spectrum analyzer available knowledge run perhaps could supplement transmitter checking have doing trade shows Soooo willing offer services send note Ill start list clubs Richard has provided service clubs area Chicago IL subject frequencies recent detective work has indicated notification plan stores already bearing fruit large Texas chain has posted information concerning model ai rcraft/sur face use Are problems area could address concerning sub ject Artwork has created equipment labels suggested use manufacturers Subject approval Frequency Com mittee manufacturers should begin see equipment near future Some rule book considerations working stages clarification jurisdiction concerning various parts first section book being worked out Executive Council Contest Boards will help develop better communications between groups establish lines responsibility Some proposed Bylaws changes will forthcoming subject Other considerations being studied such printing FAI section separately Currently FAI section rule book abridgement results problems comes applying rules competition Removing FAI section will allow expanded Membership Manual section possibility using larger type AMA book Hang bifocal wearers contest season full swing over country just palm-treed climes Now new rules 1986-87 being tested field both contestant Contest Director applythem Addition ally old problems recently addressed surface again Remember rule-making process process therefore very much part program Contact Competition Department AMA HQ Rules-Change Proposal Continued page 116 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE CDs Special Note Certifying Flights FAI Program Participants Some AMAs FAI team selection programs allow contestants qualify local contestsif performance certi fied Contest Director CD ap proached such flier CD must determine contestant has current ly-valid green FAt Competition Stamp $10 stamp 4ffixed AMA license before making certification Contest Direct ors may collect $10 FAI-stamp fee forward Competition Dept atAMA HQ situation warrants contest ants name address should included stamp may sent directly him such cases contestant con sidered having required FAI stamp performance can certified RC Contest Board Final Vote Reclassification Rule Clarification RC Contest Board Chairman Ron Hes selbrock reports Boards final vote Novice advancement rule clarifica tion has resulted defeat clarifi cation background question pub lished December 1985 issue page 117 What vote means no further action subject will taken unless formal rules proposal submitted AMA member RCCB action invoked settle question Novice Pattern flier advanced Sportsman soon placed first second third above least four other contestants sanctioned contest end year accomplished feat question still undecided European F3A Champs first time France hosted Euro pean RC Aerobatic F3A Championships big contest due held July 913 1986 La Garde Toulon France Unfortunately announcement big meet received AMA HQ early enough allow us publish timely invitation interested AMA members attend RESTON VA 22090 86 US CL Team Patches Sale Attractive Control Line team patches pins available sale Proceeds will go defray costs teams trip World Championships Costs excess transportation entry fees paid AMA patches measure approximately four inches diagonally have white model red background gold lettering pins have similar color scheme meas ure approximately 7/8-inches diagonally cost either $3 can ordered Walt Perkins 3421 Southeast 28th Court Ocala FL 32671 Patches can also purchased CL team members Lets support em Indoor Contest Board Rules Easy B Propellers Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Indoor Contest Board Chairman Bud Tenny have agreed Emergency terpretation request submitted Walt Van Corder should enforced immediately AMA Contest Board Procedures require information published quickly Competition Newsletter subsequent vote Indoor Con test Board must taken whether sustain action Enough time elapses between publication vote allow interested modelers state opinions subject district Contest Board members Easy B Prop Construction Ruling ruling/interpretation immedi ately enforced concerns Section 82i FF Indoor Rubber section 1986 -87 AMA rule book pp 15-16 ruling follows acceptable use materiat other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assem bly No gadgets kind such including variable pitch variable di ameter mechanisms permitted part propeller August 1986 113 FAI/CIAM Report John Grigg AMA President week Europe sounds like great vacation surface Combine vacation 2V2 days meetings another 21h days traveling either air bus leaves another 21/2 days sight seeing shopping go whole week ClAM meetings last two 2/2 days Economics ac tually cheaperfortheAMA contingent go tour group week go individuals shorter period needed cover meeting times Thats money saved AMA trip began Saturday afternoon Buffalo NY airportheading off Ken nedy International Airport New York City five-hour layover catch Ice landair flight Luxembourg flight stopped Iceland about dawn refuel DC-a gave us opportunity stretch legs before leaving Luxem bourg arrived around noon Sunday met Camille Gerard Luxembourg Aero Club assisted us getting bus hotel evening treated bus tour city Luxembourg Beautiful followed dinner pay-as-you-go restaurant owned Paul Behm wellknown modeler Luxembourg Paul after dinner showed us modeling rooms upper floors restaurant modelsmost ready flight Most impressive giant models CAP 21 required servos parallel power elevators Thats indication size models Monday morning piled suitcases bus headed Paris five hours away next two days spent sightseeing brief shopping excursions eating great fun attempting read menus French restaurantsand guessing what might actually placed front us consumption Occasional surprises quite order Wednesday afternoon found several us attending ClAM Bureau officer meet ing discussions forthcoming World Championships As Dan Pruss chairman F3B Soaring subcommittee unable attend reasons health sat support F3 B interests remainder report exception final paragraphs will deal F3B rules aspect ClAM meeting Thursday morning aftera few brief open ing remarks ClAM president Mr Sandy Pimenoff Finland attendees broke small groups based category interest F3B technical meeting group lacking chairman direction ClAM president elected chairman pro tem group conduct meeting chosen As first order business dis cussed took votes F3 B technical rules 13 technical items reviewed passed five rejected referred three back subcommittee action five others withdrawn follows Passed 1 paragraph 5318 deleted wording minimum dis tance 13 meters centerline task B clarification rules conform actual practice 2 paragraph 5322 deleted wording task B location towlines shall outside ClAM REPORTS course too clarification conform practice 3 Also paragraph 5322 deleted wording After re lease model.or inactivated added wording properly de fined launching line-retrieval tech niques both hand-towing winch operations 4 Paragraph 5322ba2 accepted US proposal clarify wording defining winch characteristics basically rewording action taken 1984 ClAM meeting 5 paragraph 5329 accepted French proposal delete drawing course now totally inappropriate three items referred subcom mittee further review action 1 Finnish proposal eliminate chang ing ballast between flights round Instead subcommittee review wing-loading question 2 Federal Re public Germany proposal provide lim its power winch motor list acceptable motors available worldwide will reviewed expanded list ad ditional motors provide definitions simple device measuring stall torque motor proposal completed should quite adequately end winch race provide system might someday lead organizer-supplied winches 3 Federal Republic Ger proposal change Speed task four laps two laps defeated technical meeting during Plen ary session Friday directed subcommittee further study 400 pm Thursday Plenary meeting reconvened purpose nominating officers subcommittee chairmen Both Albert Herzog nominated chairman F3B sub committee since Albert declined nomination declared chairman acclamation thereby continuing pre cedent started Dan Pruss US years ago fond desire continue excellent standards set Dan Friday morning session devoted Plenary session voting techni cal rules voting officers sub committee chairmen should note thatthe Plenary votes F3 B rulesTesult noted above agreed techni cal session vote exception item being referred subcommittee rather simply being withdrawn voting results forofficers subcommittee chairmen returned office except earlier noted F3B return trip US commenced 730 am Paris time seven hours ahead New York time bus trip Luxem bourg followed several-hour flight via Icelandair New York City five-hour layover later way Buffalo arriving 1215 am Sunday home confines own loved beds thus ending another adventure wilds FAI-CIAM meetings ClAM Voting Delegates Report D George Buso annual mission Paris attend FAIs International Aeromodeling CommitClAM REPORTS tee ClAM meeting began very pleasant experience Upon arrival Luxembourg met escorted through airport terminal Camille Gerard RC Aerobatic judge ClAM del egate Later guests compre hensive bus tour city suburbs Still later enjoyed great evening talk food etc Luxembourg modelers restaurant run bya prolific model airplane builder enthusiast Paul Behm next day began final leg journey Paris five-hour bus trip used time effectively going over issue listed published agenda met subcommittee member back bus analyzed inputs modelers US can bet upon reaching Paris already determined position issues developed strategy item Representatives 29 countries officially attendance Plenary meet ing Thirteen countries represented delegate person has no pos sible wayof indicating countrys position proposal because simply can attend subcommittee meeting Because US has subcommittee experts present throughout meeting certainly enjoy much greater influence countries upon outcome proposal Some highlights meeting 1 Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor very quickly became Control Line expert called upon substitute Doc Jackson CL Subcommittee chair man Doc forced cancel atten dance last moment Bob filled shoes admirably 2 11 representatives F3B Thermal Soaring technical meet ing elected John Grigg chairman discussion Later John elected opposition acclamation Plenary meeting new chair man F3B Subcommittee 3 rec ommendation builder-of-the-mod el rule cannot controlled therefore should abolished classes Scale defeated resoundingly 4 Giant Scale e Scale preferred delegates category proposed Australia proposal referred Scale Subcommittee work order determine specific dimensions felt specific safety size issues yet resolved will take several years establish category Scale events Observers Report Pete Waters impressions what would occur FAI meetings quite different actual events experienced different attitudes Europeans doing business compared own country becomes commonplace practically anything time hap penings very quickly dealt FAI building grand old out date concerning modern facets aviation houses also felt model aviation events given much importance thoughtwe deserved rooms allocated various parts building no indication 114 Model Aviation ClAM REPORTS location use Attendees still grim acing last years problems wondering surprises again However great time reacquainting myself past modelers allowed partici pate several committee meetings agreement chairmen Noise very special surprised see Don Lindley chair yet AMAs Sound Com mittee discussed him agreed forward information us unable take place AMAs committee due pressure work ONLY modelers F3A RC Pattern lot offer have samples fuselage sections coming descriptions reduce drum effect glass fuselages F3B noticed surprise Dave Peltz sitting committee table joining discussions members very honest problems winches batteries RoIf Decker brought much data researching motor pow er pack honest attempt clarify rules Other items similarly dealt using air Lets clear up mess being very evident Terry Edmunds forwarded resume replacement Dan Pruss being present meeting considered John Crigg being considered however appointed chairman replacing Dan Pruss hoped would have sup ported Terry Edmunds position realize case being being known Pylon too meeting ClAM REPORTS chaired Bob Brown very surprised see desire allow three models acceptedit makes possible team select Kamakazi victim Safety mentioned did notice discussion USA ClAM Pylon Subcommittee meeting Westover AFB mentioned British maga zine Dave Day report Control Line surprise muffler ruleforCombatgotsquashed ever representative Great Britain allowed forward explanation proposal change model instead reasoning was prop exhaust caused noise So different model needing larger propeller would best solution really eye opening statement next year would no Combat sites use Britain Belgium safety item thongs tie control handles wrists difficult agree Scale Dennis Thumpston ran tight ship quickly fell place strong feeling Control Line Scale will soon drop away looking something like Giant Scale replace distinct impression flying fields attending problems noise prevalent countries seems fear government legislation enforce action failed get answer old acquaintances recognition pastime adult sport hobby last days meeting chaired Sandy Pimenoff often dealt situations very dramatically liked hint ClAM REPORTS suggesting possible failing proposal would pass classified needed safety allowed immediate implementation rule having wait anotheryear time spent issuing sanctions meets seemed largely European Championships wondered possible reason having American Championships participants Canada USA Mexico Brazil other Southern Hemisphere countries presence large contingent kept low-keyed involved committee chaired some Its similar California rest USA have vote commit teeand thats fair system contribution helps smaller countries participate obvious Europeans having FAI events benefit getting used judging continued competition Innovations brought USA just California births ideas East feel expense sending observers FAI meetings well worth have already explained several AMA mem bers way committees work swer complaints way de cisions made uncom fortable feeling said beginning treatment ClAM seems need some attention ClAM reports MA delegation Its just enough room month reports will published next month hope remainder will included BULLETIN 1986 NATS INDOOR SITE intended run Indoor Events either Burton Coli seum Civic Center weekend prior Recently have informed Civic Center already booked Coliseum will under contract major construction im provements time AMA began intensive discussions contractors subcontractors Burton Coliseum work hopes agreement could worked out permitting both Indoor events construction work much offer ing compensation contractor Additional time spent exploring alternative sites following cities Shreveport LA New Orleans LA Fort Polk LA Houston TX Alexandria LA Lafayette LA Spring TX Pasadena TX Baton Rouge Beaumont TX Galveston TX LA Finally attractive alternative run Indoor events Tuesday Wednesday Thursday NATS week may conflict few contestants may wish enter both indoor outdoor will minimum Most outdoor flying completed early afternoon day will running Indoor schedule starts later usual goes evening hours should keep minimum conflicts Additionally because Indoor site located few minutes away plus fact good site seen better solution forcing contestants officials drive several hours equal lesser site Specific event times will determined after advance entry deadline order better accommodate entered fliers NOTICE OF SCHEDULE CHANGE INDOOR FREE FLIGHT AND SCALE Due changing conditions beyond AMAs control city Lake Charles following NATS sched ule changes necessary * INDOOR EVENTS will held Lake Charles Civic Center Civic Center has 55-foot smooth tiled ceiling * INDOOR EVENTS will run July 29 30 31 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1986 August1986 115 India Plans International RC Aerobatics Meet Indian Academy Model Aeronau tics planning first International con test held Bombay October 2326 1986 competition will consist round FAI Turnaround round unknown pattern round three-minute freestyle top five will fly off activity will end fun-flyan event very popular spectators India Contestants invited bring Helicopters Ducted Fans etc fly after Aerobatic competition over AMA members contemplate enter ing contest should write directly Dariusi Engineer Contest Secretary Model Engineering Consultancy Services Bhiwan diwalla Terrace Block B/4JS Road Dhobi Talao Bombay400 002 India entry fee $100 per contestant includes double occupancy YMCA seven days daily breakfast Transportation flying site seven kilometers away also included Trophies mementos will presented participants Moffet Gold Contest Commemorates Win New Zealands 50th Anniversary 1936 Vernon Gray won Moffett International event commemorate event Vernons home club Auckland Model Aero Club sponsoring one-type contest replicas 1936 winning model event will held Auckland weekend November 22-23 1986 events original rules will used winner will awarded replica Moffett miniature Following contest dinner will held attendees guest honor Vernon B Gray Contest entry fee $10 dinner $30 Interested modelers should contact Trevor Martin 65 Shoreham Street Auck land 7 New Zealand telephone num ber 09 887348 Plans model may obtained John Pond Old Time Plan Service PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 951 56 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS I Bernice Williants 347 Socthwck Rd Westfield MA 01085 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th Sr Woodhaven Oseens NY 11421 RC Ernest Nikodent 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 RCa Bill Fuori 26 Fernwood Dr commack NY 11725 III Nelson Goold 1944 S Idatro St Allentown PA 18103 East Ni Weisenbach 4568W 146th cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warren Saeders Jr. 9735 92nd Ann. college Park MD 20741 RC Ed Byerley 200 comnander Cone Stafford VA 22554 \I BC Doe Peck 1311 Oster Dr. NW Hootoville AL 35805 FF WallaceJoheson41 12 Whde Acres Rd MontgomeyAL3Bf 08 Ci Joseph Mead 1339 Renooalaer St. Jackoonoille FL 32205 VI Rc charles Gray 201 Holman Salen RdTere Haute IN 47803 RCSoanng Dale Polkening lO39CoIIegeAoe *SWWheaton IL 60187 CL W R Bodvioch Jt 235 W Glade Palatise IL 60067 Bc Pylon & SearingRC Pattern ft other RCRC except Soaring PF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MO 83119 VII All enacts accept BC entire Diatrict except Michigan Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace cedahy WI 93110 BC Leon Cotdy N4503 Highway 59 chilson WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yeager 38235 castle Botnelus Ml 48174 CL ft FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Bandy Randolph P0 Boo 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallwan 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 BC George Honter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton co 80123 X RoIf Erickson 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 85628 Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Prank Gowns 2241 Noah St. Honololo HI 96816 Howell wants Xl Tow Cope 23262 SE 57th St. lssaqsah WA 98027 BC Jatnes McCarty 18958 Marine View Dr Seattle WA 96166 Bold Pace Below Indicates Chairman Contest Board INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Wall VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati OH 45238 IV Don Srull 941 Kitnbemwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2160 Tigermail Miawi FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Boo McNally 6118 Bardo Ace Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hetnsttooght P0 Boo 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Streck BFD 2 Hamhorg Old Lywe CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ace Lyndoncille NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ace Lahewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 B Babes Rd Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Ito Snarl 52 Laygholw Dr Nashua NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Or. Bochester NY 14612 Ill Sdward Wisoer 1521 Sommit St. MoKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Kanlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19510 V David PlayS 6940 NW 15th FL Leadardale FL 33313 VI Charlie Sotich 3851 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig B Canary Hill Dr. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 648 Richardson TX 75080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ace San Diego CA 92117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Render Rd Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowthorpe Ac Leninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ace N New Hope MN 55426 VIII William Lee 3522 Tawariek Lane Missouri dry TX 77459 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Esohange Wichita KS 67217 X Vie Garner PD Ben 573 Livermore CA 94B50 Xl John Thompson 1505 Ash Ace Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 8576 Ginger Dr. St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 35354 Tall Oaks Sterling Hgts. Ml 48077 VIII Mark Valence 1627 Overland Pass Segarland TX 77478 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Nororoso P0 Bee 65 Hanford CA 93232 Xl Kevin Collino 2320 Sahalee E Redmond WA 96052 VI John Guenthnr RB 3 Boo 261 Borden IN 47106 VII Claude MoCallough RB 1 Boo 487 Montezema IA 50171 VIII Beddy twin 922 Sendown Lv. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Deecto NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St Norwalk CA 90650 Xl Earle Moorhead 1169 Fir St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS AEROBATICS I Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cit East Hamden CT 06514 II George Berko North Place Glen Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselhrock 8320 Bleeherry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH 49248 IV Stacey Mills Brookeide RI 36cc 115 Charlottesnille VA 22901 V vacant HELICOPTER I Ernie Heber 19 Beacer Park Rd Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hegen 15 Parkway P1. Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill Cortis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robert F Harrin Rt 3 257 Ectecee Rd. La Plate MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard c/c Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Orlando PL32804 RACING I Pe1e Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Lathom NY 12110 Ill Dave Latoha 1141 Colembas Ace Lewoyne PA 17043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowood Rd. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOAR ING I Fritz Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd. Concotd MA 01742 II Gordon Stratton 255 Brevoort St Kew Gardens NY 11415 Ill Gene Shelkey 217 Eaclid Ave. Scottdale PA 19683 IV Bob Champion 205 Tiptoc Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Jowes Davis Jr 1018 Macdale Lane Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE I Dwight Holley 151 Chestnut Ridge Rd Bethel CT 06801 II Joe Bnohar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill Dccv grown d560 Laphigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 IV Weodp Willard Blancherd 1733 Beach Rd Hamplon VA 33884 V Robert Nelvon 390 San Jose Winter Honey FL 33680 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodeon Rd Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Paul MN 55112 VIII William Thomas 331 56 Roukwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregelles 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldhook El Tore CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 VI Bob Belluowini 129 College Park Dr Creetniew Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Dintc 12450 Lanedowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Minta 2 Bloebird St. New Omleans LA 70124 IX Ed Ccc 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Rd. Calabesee CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holccwb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 88664 VI Jim Gaget 3727 Shepherd Lane Ft Wayne IN 46815 VII Wayne Yeager 38235 Cestle Dr. Romulus Ml 46174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Bronkleaf Dr. Hooston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Aleeender Cit. Pueblo CO 81001 X Gary Hover 15016 Ave 285 Visalie CA 93277-9787 Xl Roger Pierce 12306 218th Ave Ct B Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Dan Press 131 E Penninglon Rd. Plainfield IL 60544 VII Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madloon WI 53711 VIII Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr. Meogoite TX 75150 IX Ray Mamin 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett *2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dave Johnson 3526 NE 90th Ave. Portland OR 87220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castel Dr. RB 2 Flonissant MO 63034 VII Keith Sham 832 Stiweon Avo Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Nembmook Dr Hoeston TX 77072 IX Travis McGinnis 8077 Wst 81st Circle Awada CO 60005 Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tapalo Napernilla IL 60540 National Records following National Records have processed approved during May 1986 IndoorCategory Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Openi 11 6 Phedon Tsiknopoulos 3/1 3/86 Novice Pennyplane Open818 Douglas Barber 2/23/86 IndoorCategory III Hand-Launched Glider All-Wood Open2106 Bernard Boehm 4/13/86 Manhattan Cabin Jr 315 Don Slusarczyk 4/1 3/86 Indoor Category IV Easy B Open21 23 Gervais Nolin 3/2/86 Control Line Profile Carrier Jr24159 Deanna Wallick 9/29/85 Technical Director continued forms use the February 1986 issue ModelAviation September 1 1986 postmark deadline submitting proposals cycle Anything after date would make until 1991 rule book just year ago Underwood clan St Louis MO stuffing boxes preparation career change move Washington DC area has fantastic experience early concern basket lonely Such case longer several projects plan ned have yet started result some minor direction changes needs projects anticipated As some things settle routine other tasks will become reality thoroughly enjoy privilege serving exciting thing never knowing certain what new adventure challenge will initiated sound phone arrival letter basket Please let know needs concerns may serve Technical Director 11 6 Model Aviation