NEARLY TWO years ago AMA District X Vice President Rich Hanson idea Since looks though Nats National Aeromodeling Championships will stay Muncie wanted something would bring District X area modelers together something appeal modelers something youth appeal something open participation modelers regardless skill level something public allure well something turned out Expo 97a huge challenge butte District X modelers clubs up San Jose California area chosen venue because strong dedicated clubs area very excited about prospect involving area clubs implementation event said Don Goeschl event coordinators planned nineday event August 30 through September 7 culminating giant Aeromodeling Expo vendor show Moffett Federal Airfield Seven San Francisco Bay Area clubs involved planning organization Expo 97 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS Tomcats South Bay Soaring Society Morgan Hill South Alameda County RC Newark WoodlandlDavis February 1998 23 U Liz Helms Brian Smith taxies T-6 flightline part air show concluded weeks events Goeschl photo Aeromodelers Bayside RIC Club Fremont Pioneer RIC Club Santa Clara Peninsula Aeromodelers Half Moon Bay clubs volunteered fields time members planning committee formed coordinating Expo 97 began old Alameda Naval Air Strip site numerous events including Scale Pylon Racing its 7500-foot runway Labor Day approximately 1000 spectators according Gratz Powers members planning committee highlight Alameda schedule Bill Osbornes Youth Control Line Clinic Numerous young people got chance fly Control Line aircraft stood line trip circle Though nothing has settled yet possible huge facility could become permanent flying site could accommodate RC Control Line seaplanes model boats model cars well Helicopter Fly-in held Bayside R/C Field Fremont well-attended boasting 50 participants 200 spectators seven events novice intermediate advanced categories said Bayside R/C Club President Dale Barnett popular helicopter drag racing Airtronics came through helicopter buddy box spectators wanted try hand flying helicopter Bayside R/C Club began mailing information interested parties January Expo Helicopter Fly-in took cue defunct Bakersfield helicopter event very helpful us planning stages giving us mailing list said Barnett kept planning low-key didnt overengineer just mailed information maps hotel sites earlyand came Brian Nelson SCCMAS member event organizer volunteered clubs field IMAC National Aerobatics Contest Pattern Aerobatics Contest Society Antique Modelers events Ducted Fan Turbine Jet Rally SCCMAS also hosted Expo 97 BBQ took place canceled banquet Bob Wilcox Golden West Models attendance Jet Rally well Chris Huhn flew Bob Violett Models jet crowds enjoyment Wilcox models used latest James Bond movie entertained stories about special effects movie created number models built intentionally crashed during filming well-maintained field situated next Santa Clara County bike path 24 Model Aviation n Racing also held Alameda Goeschl photo Gold Edition warbird racing held September 1 SACRC field Newark Bill Osbornes fleet models ready demo flights NAS Alameda Goeschl photo afforded numerous drop-in spectators clubs permanent snack bar tended club members spouses including Nelsons wife Mary Jo did brisk business offering sandwiches snacks soft drinks snack bar open weekend major source revenue 400-member club SCCMAS field also site AMAs annual Membership Meeting chaired AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland Holland joined AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager District X Vice President Rich Hanson District II Vice President Wes De Cou Holland began meeting mentioning International Aeromodeling Center National Model Aviation Museum recent improvements facility also mentioned museum donation policy enhanced Leader Member program AMA programs designed promote model aviation Other topics ranged scheduling AMA events conflicting model boating events decline membership need better marketing hobby youth Photos author and Don Goeachl Graphic Design Carla Kunz February 1998 25 Chris Setting CS Models taxies Terminator flightline Morgan Hill AeroDynamics Rebel 2300 part Saturdays air show Morgan Hill also flew Alameda Giant Scale Fly-In Bill Osborne R lends hand during Control Line flying Alameda Above And theyre off Pylon Racing heat gets started Alameda Left Youngsters plenty activities too young lady enjoyed herself Above Bill Osborne R conducted CoxlEste-sponsored Alameda CL clinic kids An Levine holds banner Helms photo Right AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager Vic Garner watch conclusion Pylon Racing NAS Alameda Helms photo Right John Andrews Hellcat participated Saturday air show Tomcats field Morgan Hill Goeschl photo 26 Model Aviation e Ouch Pylon Racing its casualties Let Rally CD Chris Fouquet L District X Vice President Rich Chris Huhn L son prep turbine-powered BVM Bandit Hanson ran Friday raffle Helms photo Tomcats field Chris Fouquet looks Gooschl photo Model aircraft racing especially Giant Scale racing insurance coverage such events discussed length Alternative solutions including individualized insurance costs discussed Doug Holland agreed add topic agenda October 1997 AMA Executive Council meeting Praise accorded Rich Hanson organizers participants Expo 97 Wes De Cou suggested Expo might serve model similar East Coast event Hanson added Expo 97 could conceivably function guide similar event staged eleven AMA districts Joyce Hager concluded meeting advising members need wait meeting offer suggestions improve services offered AMA need look what offer members may what want said need ideas EC cant added Wes De Cou Expo 97 deemed success overall despite being impacted events beyond organizers controlsuch UPS strike caused cancellation vendor portion event Moffett Field hoped huge blimp hangar attendant facilities can part future Expos have have first order improve said AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland best-coordinated effort bunch clubs have ever seen cost-sharing agreement enabled participating clubs realize small profit gave us chance clean up site paint little bit put best face visitors said Brian Nelson Well again heartbeat agreed Dale Barnett Bayside RJC Club very much worthwhile said Jim Reinholz member planning committee clubs hobby Its going get better Rich Don Brian really put themselves out benefit hobby Planning next years event has already begun timing event need earlier better publicity will addressed next years show SCCMAS CD Chris Fouquet noted school starting day after Labor Day attendance following first weekend dropped off considerably behalf AMA Rich Hanson expressed appreciation hard work contributed success event and. see next year Special thanks Expo 97 coordinator Don Goeschl local coordinator Brian Nelson photos Expo 97 can seen District X Web page http/wwwama-1Ocom/ama/expolhtm uary 1998 27 INCORPORATED GIAEIftb WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
NEARLY TWO years ago AMA District X Vice President Rich Hanson idea Since looks though Nats National Aeromodeling Championships will stay Muncie wanted something would bring District X area modelers together something appeal modelers something youth appeal something open participation modelers regardless skill level something public allure well something turned out Expo 97a huge challenge butte District X modelers clubs up San Jose California area chosen venue because strong dedicated clubs area very excited about prospect involving area clubs implementation event said Don Goeschl event coordinators planned nineday event August 30 through September 7 culminating giant Aeromodeling Expo vendor show Moffett Federal Airfield Seven San Francisco Bay Area clubs involved planning organization Expo 97 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS Tomcats South Bay Soaring Society Morgan Hill South Alameda County RC Newark WoodlandlDavis February 1998 23 U Liz Helms Brian Smith taxies T-6 flightline part air show concluded weeks events Goeschl photo Aeromodelers Bayside RIC Club Fremont Pioneer RIC Club Santa Clara Peninsula Aeromodelers Half Moon Bay clubs volunteered fields time members planning committee formed coordinating Expo 97 began old Alameda Naval Air Strip site numerous events including Scale Pylon Racing its 7500-foot runway Labor Day approximately 1000 spectators according Gratz Powers members planning committee highlight Alameda schedule Bill Osbornes Youth Control Line Clinic Numerous young people got chance fly Control Line aircraft stood line trip circle Though nothing has settled yet possible huge facility could become permanent flying site could accommodate RC Control Line seaplanes model boats model cars well Helicopter Fly-in held Bayside R/C Field Fremont well-attended boasting 50 participants 200 spectators seven events novice intermediate advanced categories said Bayside R/C Club President Dale Barnett popular helicopter drag racing Airtronics came through helicopter buddy box spectators wanted try hand flying helicopter Bayside R/C Club began mailing information interested parties January Expo Helicopter Fly-in took cue defunct Bakersfield helicopter event very helpful us planning stages giving us mailing list said Barnett kept planning low-key didnt overengineer just mailed information maps hotel sites earlyand came Brian Nelson SCCMAS member event organizer volunteered clubs field IMAC National Aerobatics Contest Pattern Aerobatics Contest Society Antique Modelers events Ducted Fan Turbine Jet Rally SCCMAS also hosted Expo 97 BBQ took place canceled banquet Bob Wilcox Golden West Models attendance Jet Rally well Chris Huhn flew Bob Violett Models jet crowds enjoyment Wilcox models used latest James Bond movie entertained stories about special effects movie created number models built intentionally crashed during filming well-maintained field situated next Santa Clara County bike path 24 Model Aviation n Racing also held Alameda Goeschl photo Gold Edition warbird racing held September 1 SACRC field Newark Bill Osbornes fleet models ready demo flights NAS Alameda Goeschl photo afforded numerous drop-in spectators clubs permanent snack bar tended club members spouses including Nelsons wife Mary Jo did brisk business offering sandwiches snacks soft drinks snack bar open weekend major source revenue 400-member club SCCMAS field also site AMAs annual Membership Meeting chaired AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland Holland joined AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager District X Vice President Rich Hanson District II Vice President Wes De Cou Holland began meeting mentioning International Aeromodeling Center National Model Aviation Museum recent improvements facility also mentioned museum donation policy enhanced Leader Member program AMA programs designed promote model aviation Other topics ranged scheduling AMA events conflicting model boating events decline membership need better marketing hobby youth Photos author and Don Goeachl Graphic Design Carla Kunz February 1998 25 Chris Setting CS Models taxies Terminator flightline Morgan Hill AeroDynamics Rebel 2300 part Saturdays air show Morgan Hill also flew Alameda Giant Scale Fly-In Bill Osborne R lends hand during Control Line flying Alameda Above And theyre off Pylon Racing heat gets started Alameda Left Youngsters plenty activities too young lady enjoyed herself Above Bill Osborne R conducted CoxlEste-sponsored Alameda CL clinic kids An Levine holds banner Helms photo Right AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager Vic Garner watch conclusion Pylon Racing NAS Alameda Helms photo Right John Andrews Hellcat participated Saturday air show Tomcats field Morgan Hill Goeschl photo 26 Model Aviation e Ouch Pylon Racing its casualties Let Rally CD Chris Fouquet L District X Vice President Rich Chris Huhn L son prep turbine-powered BVM Bandit Hanson ran Friday raffle Helms photo Tomcats field Chris Fouquet looks Gooschl photo Model aircraft racing especially Giant Scale racing insurance coverage such events discussed length Alternative solutions including individualized insurance costs discussed Doug Holland agreed add topic agenda October 1997 AMA Executive Council meeting Praise accorded Rich Hanson organizers participants Expo 97 Wes De Cou suggested Expo might serve model similar East Coast event Hanson added Expo 97 could conceivably function guide similar event staged eleven AMA districts Joyce Hager concluded meeting advising members need wait meeting offer suggestions improve services offered AMA need look what offer members may what want said need ideas EC cant added Wes De Cou Expo 97 deemed success overall despite being impacted events beyond organizers controlsuch UPS strike caused cancellation vendor portion event Moffett Field hoped huge blimp hangar attendant facilities can part future Expos have have first order improve said AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland best-coordinated effort bunch clubs have ever seen cost-sharing agreement enabled participating clubs realize small profit gave us chance clean up site paint little bit put best face visitors said Brian Nelson Well again heartbeat agreed Dale Barnett Bayside RJC Club very much worthwhile said Jim Reinholz member planning committee clubs hobby Its going get better Rich Don Brian really put themselves out benefit hobby Planning next years event has already begun timing event need earlier better publicity will addressed next years show SCCMAS CD Chris Fouquet noted school starting day after Labor Day attendance following first weekend dropped off considerably behalf AMA Rich Hanson expressed appreciation hard work contributed success event and. see next year Special thanks Expo 97 coordinator Don Goeschl local coordinator Brian Nelson photos Expo 97 can seen District X Web page http/wwwama-1Ocom/ama/expolhtm uary 1998 27 INCORPORATED GIAEIftb WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
NEARLY TWO years ago AMA District X Vice President Rich Hanson idea Since looks though Nats National Aeromodeling Championships will stay Muncie wanted something would bring District X area modelers together something appeal modelers something youth appeal something open participation modelers regardless skill level something public allure well something turned out Expo 97a huge challenge butte District X modelers clubs up San Jose California area chosen venue because strong dedicated clubs area very excited about prospect involving area clubs implementation event said Don Goeschl event coordinators planned nineday event August 30 through September 7 culminating giant Aeromodeling Expo vendor show Moffett Federal Airfield Seven San Francisco Bay Area clubs involved planning organization Expo 97 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS Tomcats South Bay Soaring Society Morgan Hill South Alameda County RC Newark WoodlandlDavis February 1998 23 U Liz Helms Brian Smith taxies T-6 flightline part air show concluded weeks events Goeschl photo Aeromodelers Bayside RIC Club Fremont Pioneer RIC Club Santa Clara Peninsula Aeromodelers Half Moon Bay clubs volunteered fields time members planning committee formed coordinating Expo 97 began old Alameda Naval Air Strip site numerous events including Scale Pylon Racing its 7500-foot runway Labor Day approximately 1000 spectators according Gratz Powers members planning committee highlight Alameda schedule Bill Osbornes Youth Control Line Clinic Numerous young people got chance fly Control Line aircraft stood line trip circle Though nothing has settled yet possible huge facility could become permanent flying site could accommodate RC Control Line seaplanes model boats model cars well Helicopter Fly-in held Bayside R/C Field Fremont well-attended boasting 50 participants 200 spectators seven events novice intermediate advanced categories said Bayside R/C Club President Dale Barnett popular helicopter drag racing Airtronics came through helicopter buddy box spectators wanted try hand flying helicopter Bayside R/C Club began mailing information interested parties January Expo Helicopter Fly-in took cue defunct Bakersfield helicopter event very helpful us planning stages giving us mailing list said Barnett kept planning low-key didnt overengineer just mailed information maps hotel sites earlyand came Brian Nelson SCCMAS member event organizer volunteered clubs field IMAC National Aerobatics Contest Pattern Aerobatics Contest Society Antique Modelers events Ducted Fan Turbine Jet Rally SCCMAS also hosted Expo 97 BBQ took place canceled banquet Bob Wilcox Golden West Models attendance Jet Rally well Chris Huhn flew Bob Violett Models jet crowds enjoyment Wilcox models used latest James Bond movie entertained stories about special effects movie created number models built intentionally crashed during filming well-maintained field situated next Santa Clara County bike path 24 Model Aviation n Racing also held Alameda Goeschl photo Gold Edition warbird racing held September 1 SACRC field Newark Bill Osbornes fleet models ready demo flights NAS Alameda Goeschl photo afforded numerous drop-in spectators clubs permanent snack bar tended club members spouses including Nelsons wife Mary Jo did brisk business offering sandwiches snacks soft drinks snack bar open weekend major source revenue 400-member club SCCMAS field also site AMAs annual Membership Meeting chaired AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland Holland joined AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager District X Vice President Rich Hanson District II Vice President Wes De Cou Holland began meeting mentioning International Aeromodeling Center National Model Aviation Museum recent improvements facility also mentioned museum donation policy enhanced Leader Member program AMA programs designed promote model aviation Other topics ranged scheduling AMA events conflicting model boating events decline membership need better marketing hobby youth Photos author and Don Goeachl Graphic Design Carla Kunz February 1998 25 Chris Setting CS Models taxies Terminator flightline Morgan Hill AeroDynamics Rebel 2300 part Saturdays air show Morgan Hill also flew Alameda Giant Scale Fly-In Bill Osborne R lends hand during Control Line flying Alameda Above And theyre off Pylon Racing heat gets started Alameda Left Youngsters plenty activities too young lady enjoyed herself Above Bill Osborne R conducted CoxlEste-sponsored Alameda CL clinic kids An Levine holds banner Helms photo Right AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager Vic Garner watch conclusion Pylon Racing NAS Alameda Helms photo Right John Andrews Hellcat participated Saturday air show Tomcats field Morgan Hill Goeschl photo 26 Model Aviation e Ouch Pylon Racing its casualties Let Rally CD Chris Fouquet L District X Vice President Rich Chris Huhn L son prep turbine-powered BVM Bandit Hanson ran Friday raffle Helms photo Tomcats field Chris Fouquet looks Gooschl photo Model aircraft racing especially Giant Scale racing insurance coverage such events discussed length Alternative solutions including individualized insurance costs discussed Doug Holland agreed add topic agenda October 1997 AMA Executive Council meeting Praise accorded Rich Hanson organizers participants Expo 97 Wes De Cou suggested Expo might serve model similar East Coast event Hanson added Expo 97 could conceivably function guide similar event staged eleven AMA districts Joyce Hager concluded meeting advising members need wait meeting offer suggestions improve services offered AMA need look what offer members may what want said need ideas EC cant added Wes De Cou Expo 97 deemed success overall despite being impacted events beyond organizers controlsuch UPS strike caused cancellation vendor portion event Moffett Field hoped huge blimp hangar attendant facilities can part future Expos have have first order improve said AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland best-coordinated effort bunch clubs have ever seen cost-sharing agreement enabled participating clubs realize small profit gave us chance clean up site paint little bit put best face visitors said Brian Nelson Well again heartbeat agreed Dale Barnett Bayside RJC Club very much worthwhile said Jim Reinholz member planning committee clubs hobby Its going get better Rich Don Brian really put themselves out benefit hobby Planning next years event has already begun timing event need earlier better publicity will addressed next years show SCCMAS CD Chris Fouquet noted school starting day after Labor Day attendance following first weekend dropped off considerably behalf AMA Rich Hanson expressed appreciation hard work contributed success event and. see next year Special thanks Expo 97 coordinator Don Goeschl local coordinator Brian Nelson photos Expo 97 can seen District X Web page http/wwwama-1Ocom/ama/expolhtm uary 1998 27 INCORPORATED GIAEIftb WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
NEARLY TWO years ago AMA District X Vice President Rich Hanson idea Since looks though Nats National Aeromodeling Championships will stay Muncie wanted something would bring District X area modelers together something appeal modelers something youth appeal something open participation modelers regardless skill level something public allure well something turned out Expo 97a huge challenge butte District X modelers clubs up San Jose California area chosen venue because strong dedicated clubs area very excited about prospect involving area clubs implementation event said Don Goeschl event coordinators planned nineday event August 30 through September 7 culminating giant Aeromodeling Expo vendor show Moffett Federal Airfield Seven San Francisco Bay Area clubs involved planning organization Expo 97 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS Tomcats South Bay Soaring Society Morgan Hill South Alameda County RC Newark WoodlandlDavis February 1998 23 U Liz Helms Brian Smith taxies T-6 flightline part air show concluded weeks events Goeschl photo Aeromodelers Bayside RIC Club Fremont Pioneer RIC Club Santa Clara Peninsula Aeromodelers Half Moon Bay clubs volunteered fields time members planning committee formed coordinating Expo 97 began old Alameda Naval Air Strip site numerous events including Scale Pylon Racing its 7500-foot runway Labor Day approximately 1000 spectators according Gratz Powers members planning committee highlight Alameda schedule Bill Osbornes Youth Control Line Clinic Numerous young people got chance fly Control Line aircraft stood line trip circle Though nothing has settled yet possible huge facility could become permanent flying site could accommodate RC Control Line seaplanes model boats model cars well Helicopter Fly-in held Bayside R/C Field Fremont well-attended boasting 50 participants 200 spectators seven events novice intermediate advanced categories said Bayside R/C Club President Dale Barnett popular helicopter drag racing Airtronics came through helicopter buddy box spectators wanted try hand flying helicopter Bayside R/C Club began mailing information interested parties January Expo Helicopter Fly-in took cue defunct Bakersfield helicopter event very helpful us planning stages giving us mailing list said Barnett kept planning low-key didnt overengineer just mailed information maps hotel sites earlyand came Brian Nelson SCCMAS member event organizer volunteered clubs field IMAC National Aerobatics Contest Pattern Aerobatics Contest Society Antique Modelers events Ducted Fan Turbine Jet Rally SCCMAS also hosted Expo 97 BBQ took place canceled banquet Bob Wilcox Golden West Models attendance Jet Rally well Chris Huhn flew Bob Violett Models jet crowds enjoyment Wilcox models used latest James Bond movie entertained stories about special effects movie created number models built intentionally crashed during filming well-maintained field situated next Santa Clara County bike path 24 Model Aviation n Racing also held Alameda Goeschl photo Gold Edition warbird racing held September 1 SACRC field Newark Bill Osbornes fleet models ready demo flights NAS Alameda Goeschl photo afforded numerous drop-in spectators clubs permanent snack bar tended club members spouses including Nelsons wife Mary Jo did brisk business offering sandwiches snacks soft drinks snack bar open weekend major source revenue 400-member club SCCMAS field also site AMAs annual Membership Meeting chaired AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland Holland joined AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager District X Vice President Rich Hanson District II Vice President Wes De Cou Holland began meeting mentioning International Aeromodeling Center National Model Aviation Museum recent improvements facility also mentioned museum donation policy enhanced Leader Member program AMA programs designed promote model aviation Other topics ranged scheduling AMA events conflicting model boating events decline membership need better marketing hobby youth Photos author and Don Goeachl Graphic Design Carla Kunz February 1998 25 Chris Setting CS Models taxies Terminator flightline Morgan Hill AeroDynamics Rebel 2300 part Saturdays air show Morgan Hill also flew Alameda Giant Scale Fly-In Bill Osborne R lends hand during Control Line flying Alameda Above And theyre off Pylon Racing heat gets started Alameda Left Youngsters plenty activities too young lady enjoyed herself Above Bill Osborne R conducted CoxlEste-sponsored Alameda CL clinic kids An Levine holds banner Helms photo Right AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager Vic Garner watch conclusion Pylon Racing NAS Alameda Helms photo Right John Andrews Hellcat participated Saturday air show Tomcats field Morgan Hill Goeschl photo 26 Model Aviation e Ouch Pylon Racing its casualties Let Rally CD Chris Fouquet L District X Vice President Rich Chris Huhn L son prep turbine-powered BVM Bandit Hanson ran Friday raffle Helms photo Tomcats field Chris Fouquet looks Gooschl photo Model aircraft racing especially Giant Scale racing insurance coverage such events discussed length Alternative solutions including individualized insurance costs discussed Doug Holland agreed add topic agenda October 1997 AMA Executive Council meeting Praise accorded Rich Hanson organizers participants Expo 97 Wes De Cou suggested Expo might serve model similar East Coast event Hanson added Expo 97 could conceivably function guide similar event staged eleven AMA districts Joyce Hager concluded meeting advising members need wait meeting offer suggestions improve services offered AMA need look what offer members may what want said need ideas EC cant added Wes De Cou Expo 97 deemed success overall despite being impacted events beyond organizers controlsuch UPS strike caused cancellation vendor portion event Moffett Field hoped huge blimp hangar attendant facilities can part future Expos have have first order improve said AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland best-coordinated effort bunch clubs have ever seen cost-sharing agreement enabled participating clubs realize small profit gave us chance clean up site paint little bit put best face visitors said Brian Nelson Well again heartbeat agreed Dale Barnett Bayside RJC Club very much worthwhile said Jim Reinholz member planning committee clubs hobby Its going get better Rich Don Brian really put themselves out benefit hobby Planning next years event has already begun timing event need earlier better publicity will addressed next years show SCCMAS CD Chris Fouquet noted school starting day after Labor Day attendance following first weekend dropped off considerably behalf AMA Rich Hanson expressed appreciation hard work contributed success event and. see next year Special thanks Expo 97 coordinator Don Goeschl local coordinator Brian Nelson photos Expo 97 can seen District X Web page http/wwwama-1Ocom/ama/expolhtm uary 1998 27 INCORPORATED GIAEIftb WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
NEARLY TWO years ago AMA District X Vice President Rich Hanson idea Since looks though Nats National Aeromodeling Championships will stay Muncie wanted something would bring District X area modelers together something appeal modelers something youth appeal something open participation modelers regardless skill level something public allure well something turned out Expo 97a huge challenge butte District X modelers clubs up San Jose California area chosen venue because strong dedicated clubs area very excited about prospect involving area clubs implementation event said Don Goeschl event coordinators planned nineday event August 30 through September 7 culminating giant Aeromodeling Expo vendor show Moffett Federal Airfield Seven San Francisco Bay Area clubs involved planning organization Expo 97 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS Tomcats South Bay Soaring Society Morgan Hill South Alameda County RC Newark WoodlandlDavis February 1998 23 U Liz Helms Brian Smith taxies T-6 flightline part air show concluded weeks events Goeschl photo Aeromodelers Bayside RIC Club Fremont Pioneer RIC Club Santa Clara Peninsula Aeromodelers Half Moon Bay clubs volunteered fields time members planning committee formed coordinating Expo 97 began old Alameda Naval Air Strip site numerous events including Scale Pylon Racing its 7500-foot runway Labor Day approximately 1000 spectators according Gratz Powers members planning committee highlight Alameda schedule Bill Osbornes Youth Control Line Clinic Numerous young people got chance fly Control Line aircraft stood line trip circle Though nothing has settled yet possible huge facility could become permanent flying site could accommodate RC Control Line seaplanes model boats model cars well Helicopter Fly-in held Bayside R/C Field Fremont well-attended boasting 50 participants 200 spectators seven events novice intermediate advanced categories said Bayside R/C Club President Dale Barnett popular helicopter drag racing Airtronics came through helicopter buddy box spectators wanted try hand flying helicopter Bayside R/C Club began mailing information interested parties January Expo Helicopter Fly-in took cue defunct Bakersfield helicopter event very helpful us planning stages giving us mailing list said Barnett kept planning low-key didnt overengineer just mailed information maps hotel sites earlyand came Brian Nelson SCCMAS member event organizer volunteered clubs field IMAC National Aerobatics Contest Pattern Aerobatics Contest Society Antique Modelers events Ducted Fan Turbine Jet Rally SCCMAS also hosted Expo 97 BBQ took place canceled banquet Bob Wilcox Golden West Models attendance Jet Rally well Chris Huhn flew Bob Violett Models jet crowds enjoyment Wilcox models used latest James Bond movie entertained stories about special effects movie created number models built intentionally crashed during filming well-maintained field situated next Santa Clara County bike path 24 Model Aviation n Racing also held Alameda Goeschl photo Gold Edition warbird racing held September 1 SACRC field Newark Bill Osbornes fleet models ready demo flights NAS Alameda Goeschl photo afforded numerous drop-in spectators clubs permanent snack bar tended club members spouses including Nelsons wife Mary Jo did brisk business offering sandwiches snacks soft drinks snack bar open weekend major source revenue 400-member club SCCMAS field also site AMAs annual Membership Meeting chaired AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland Holland joined AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager District X Vice President Rich Hanson District II Vice President Wes De Cou Holland began meeting mentioning International Aeromodeling Center National Model Aviation Museum recent improvements facility also mentioned museum donation policy enhanced Leader Member program AMA programs designed promote model aviation Other topics ranged scheduling AMA events conflicting model boating events decline membership need better marketing hobby youth Photos author and Don Goeachl Graphic Design Carla Kunz February 1998 25 Chris Setting CS Models taxies Terminator flightline Morgan Hill AeroDynamics Rebel 2300 part Saturdays air show Morgan Hill also flew Alameda Giant Scale Fly-In Bill Osborne R lends hand during Control Line flying Alameda Above And theyre off Pylon Racing heat gets started Alameda Left Youngsters plenty activities too young lady enjoyed herself Above Bill Osborne R conducted CoxlEste-sponsored Alameda CL clinic kids An Levine holds banner Helms photo Right AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager Vic Garner watch conclusion Pylon Racing NAS Alameda Helms photo Right John Andrews Hellcat participated Saturday air show Tomcats field Morgan Hill Goeschl photo 26 Model Aviation e Ouch Pylon Racing its casualties Let Rally CD Chris Fouquet L District X Vice President Rich Chris Huhn L son prep turbine-powered BVM Bandit Hanson ran Friday raffle Helms photo Tomcats field Chris Fouquet looks Gooschl photo Model aircraft racing especially Giant Scale racing insurance coverage such events discussed length Alternative solutions including individualized insurance costs discussed Doug Holland agreed add topic agenda October 1997 AMA Executive Council meeting Praise accorded Rich Hanson organizers participants Expo 97 Wes De Cou suggested Expo might serve model similar East Coast event Hanson added Expo 97 could conceivably function guide similar event staged eleven AMA districts Joyce Hager concluded meeting advising members need wait meeting offer suggestions improve services offered AMA need look what offer members may what want said need ideas EC cant added Wes De Cou Expo 97 deemed success overall despite being impacted events beyond organizers controlsuch UPS strike caused cancellation vendor portion event Moffett Field hoped huge blimp hangar attendant facilities can part future Expos have have first order improve said AMA Executive Vice President Doug Holland best-coordinated effort bunch clubs have ever seen cost-sharing agreement enabled participating clubs realize small profit gave us chance clean up site paint little bit put best face visitors said Brian Nelson Well again heartbeat agreed Dale Barnett Bayside RJC Club very much worthwhile said Jim Reinholz member planning committee clubs hobby Its going get better Rich Don Brian really put themselves out benefit hobby Planning next years event has already begun timing event need earlier better publicity will addressed next years show SCCMAS CD Chris Fouquet noted school starting day after Labor Day attendance following first weekend dropped off considerably behalf AMA Rich Hanson expressed appreciation hard work contributed success event and. see next year Special thanks Expo 97 coordinator Don Goeschl local coordinator Brian Nelson photos Expo 97 can seen District X Web page http/wwwama-1Ocom/ama/expolhtm uary 1998 27 INCORPORATED GIAEIftb WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES 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