Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. 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I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. Q L U U / / I-i aCcQt*Ci6. I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood Slogans way life creep thing Sales campaigns feature elections feed wars evoke effort unite populace common defense Sometimes humorous other times dramatic help us address serious problems life Recent events modeling world suggest slogan has around some years may need become central focus us question seems affect radio control brethren may ramifications modelers long run slogan refer Use lose its application use radio frequencies intent sound like harbinger doom however number items business crossing desk recently suggest take alert posture regarding use frequencies assigned model use Some items appear have little direct relationship use indeed frequencies actions involve other services within frequency structure what happening could well occurring area interest future date Other concerns much direct instance have attempted keep informed concerning what can best described Robinson Engineering issue Hopefully recall position action taken Academy Robinson petitioned FCC effort share 75 MHz surface model frequencies commercial crane use successful defending model frequencies instance unfortunate spite best efforts Robinson granted temporary waiver several years move equipment already placed model frequencies Incidentally issue proceeding well have calls companies using equipment indicating have requested Robinson get equipment off model frequencies now rather waiting until 1993 end waiver same time Robinson petitioned FCC use model frequencies second petition filed another company both 72 75 MHz model frequencies attempt also successfully rebuffed Academy should understood actions well continued monitoring FCC activities requires services experts field really effective end Academy has years retained services law firm specializing frequency matters before FCC An increasing number calls members during last six months has provided information about other companies activities possibly using model frequencies commercial purposes Two other crane companies have contacted has already responded indicating using model frequencies rather legal licensed frequencies proper FCC service letter has written tractor company reported using model type transmitter operate large industrial lawnmowers designed cut steep hillsides Again have requested letter confirming using model frequencies list will probably grow monthly model frequencies very attractive commercial world several reasons perceived offering little chance interference potential license free available equipment quite good fact such operation illegal often little hindrance attempting use Another issue has surfaced what known refarming frequency assignments Thats governmenteze reassignment breaking spectrum smaller pieces can dispensed ever increasing uses developed business world November 14 1991 Academy represented refarming conference FCC Headquarters Washington DC frequencies being discussed did include assigned us simply felt should monitor activity advance time discussion might centered following report Bill Hershberger provides meat conference November 14 1991 Meeting FCC Conference Room Washington DC meeting held purpose providing information discussing detail controversial elements revising necessary plans refarming spectrum 25-50 MHz 150-174 MHz 470-512 MHz bands FCC PR Docket No 91-170 released July 2 1991 comment date October 25 1991 reply comment date December 13 1991 issued upgrading spectrum efficiency Private Land Mobile Radio Band use prior 1968 FCC Docket No 91-1 70 generated such wide range comments ideas indicated need conference comment date extended January 15 1992 reply date March 2 1992 Opening remarks provided Alfred C Sikes Chairman FCC stressed importance efficient innovative approaches spectrum management including bidding process frequencies also stressed time period required frequency assignments should shortened dormant frequencies should released assignment necessary FCC Use computer interfaces digital/analog methods respect equipment would ensure efficient use frequency channels privileged assignment frequencies should questioned such continued use should based efficient transmission techniques remarks Ralph Hailer Chief Private Radio Bureau FCC provided interesting information regarding need Refarm Spectrum use RF spectrum monitoring hot bearings railroad cars tracing movement stacked paper money plus providing automobile driver road information just few ideas being developed general use Marketing such devices course requires RF spectrum Mr Hailers remarks included statement uncovering private radio channels subject takeback failure meet Commissions construction operational requirements necessary Additionally mention made giving people incentive find unused channels serve finders private interests simultaneously Technologies Twenty-First Century Various speakers covered wide range possible new uses radio spectrum Specific mention made following items 1 RF transmission computer data including text graphics sound 2 RF transmission between computer work stations 3 Railroad devices require RF spectrum order provide improved transportation safety 4 Road data transmission automobile drivers 5 Robot devices 6 RF operated devices biking skiing hunting 7 Expansion truckers communication network 8 Radio control oil field pipe line valves Continued next pnge March 1992 117 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 RC Soaring Thermal Duration Class C Junior3029 Christopher Ritter 5/25/91 Declared Distance Class C Junior478 miles Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 492 Km Christopher Ritter 5/24/91 Closed Course Distance Class B Junior570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class C Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 Closed Course Distance Class D Junior 570 Km Christopher Ritter 5/27/91 RC Pylon Racing F3D FAI Open1066 Dub Jett 10/26/91 Quickie 500 Senior10795 Timothy Lime 10/20/91 Quickie 500 Open10423 Craig Grunke meyer 9/29/91 — ti ti iderable time devoted discussing merits following transmission modes 1 FDMAFrequency division multiple access 2 TDMATime division multiple access 3 CDMACarrier division multiple access Bandwidth requirements systems included 5 KHz625 KHz75 KHz125 KHz15 KHz Relative advantages discussed reference overall reliability recommended speaker low band 25-50 MHz should refarmed due part nature RF transmission characteristics band Refarm Spectrum Comments various speakers indicated trend cause spectrum assign frequencies central company area would turn supply service via radio channel needed user user would course charged fee trunked service Certain groups opposed such action since actual radio contact would under direct control Fire departments police ambulance services did consider viable procedure matter bandwidth again discussed more-or-less considered proper bits per second per hertz would correct method determining whether technology produced efficient use spectrum suggested FCC should collect data loads via bits/sec/hertz spectrum assignments before new technology implemented suggested 150-174 MHz 470512 MHz bands revised through procedures used frequency assignments above 800 MHz US Spectrum Management reported Congress has past three years completed work frequency matters has previous 30 years favor auction frequencies over awards lottery Congressional interest higher level part due high-definition TV wide-spread use personal devices require RF spectrum House Representatives has active interest review RF spectrum including radio broadcasting band stated FCC licensing procedure outdated new procedure must implemented related general frequency bands exception 25-30 MHz being studied under FCC Docket No 91-170 reported 3-30 MHz high frequency band also under intensive study Changes expected band considerable work has completed participation upcoming International Telecommunication Conference Observations Recommendations 1 The FCC continues search efficient means maximize spectrum usage Such efforts include consideration auction bidding process frequencies encouragement proposed users locate unused channels FCC could allocate use 2 RF spectrum 25-30 MHz currently undergoing dual study since included 3-30 MHz HF band study 25-50 MHz study under FCC Docket No 91-170 3 The 72 75 MHz bands part spectrum refarming proposed under FCC Docket No 91-170 However FCC associated study groups place strong emphasis efficient proper use allocated frequencies Considering such emphasis efforts noted under 1 recommended AMA take following action order maintain current file frequency use RC equipment according following category a Collect information total number RC sets operate 72 75 MHz bands b List number frequencies active use 72 75 MHz bands c List allocated frequencies can used 72 75 MHz bands 4 27 MHz 49 MHz RC frequencies within 25-50 MHz band subject spectrum refarming under FCC Docket 91-170 recommended AMA take steps determine true value 27 MHz 49 MHz RC bands including collection data indicating number RC sets operate frequencies should noted 27 MHz band under dual studies important report old RC equipment successfully operated 27 MHz band frequencies during September 1991 Vintage Radio Control Society meeting Selinsgrove PA Further several RC fliers reported successful use 27 MHz other areas Pennsylvania New Jersey Other uses 27 MHz RC frequencies should considered time since narrow band techniques applied 72 75 MHz equipment could also applied equipment redesigned operation 27 MHz band Its possible model rocketeers could use band course possible actual RC use 27 MHz band can correctly established until FCC takes action reassign frequencies other services 5 RC activity six meter band should also determined relative frequency use RC equipment sets Since amateur RC activists responded AMA survey listing would serve suitable point develop complete data additional issue quite germane discussion issue has surfaced concerning Amateur service six meter frequencies opinions have voiced change may order service would essence open up possibility commercial use As structured now Amateurs allowed conduct business assigned frequencies granted ability transmit emergency communications act humanitarian capacity during disasters however currently cannot conduct business change prompted opinion Amateur band currently contains excess capacity Translated means lets give less Interestingly comes time dropping Morse Code requirement resulting increasing numbers RCers becoming licensed operating 6 meters should noted recommendation did originate FCC does point out being bombarded ever increasing stream requests suggestions sides Most requests large monied sources bottom line- dont use will certainly lose dont actively protect will lose assured Academy will continue maintain vigilant posture matter should understood however AMA cannot accomplish task cooperation both membership radio control industry Working together can wield bigger sword Until next month . Emergency Safety Rules Proposals Over period months extensive program testing has occurred regarding control line wire sizes pull tests fittings data produced testing has resulted submission series rule proposals designed provide viable safety factor control line speed events proposals submitted under section 2A Contest Board Procedures document Printed its entirety elsewhere issue Model Aviation will note under provisions section 2A proposals approved Control Line Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator AMA President become effective immediately Within four six weeks following publication information ballot will distributed entire Control Line Contest Board vote During course testing program interim period requirement has place mandating use barriers specified distance circle spectators participants control line speed flying Safety Committee has recommended Executive Council current proposals ratified barrier requirement removed following synopsis proposals submitted Bill Bischoff 118 Model Aviation urRI21iti U Control Line Contest Board Chairman approved immediate implementation President Don Lowe Contest Board Coordinator Don Lindley Page numbers 1992-93 Competition Regulations Page 31Add new paragraph 52 Model WeightModels shall weighed complete ready fly condition including fuel Pull tests maximum model weights will based weights Page 27Replace Pull lest Chart Pull lest Multiply model weight ounces factor determine pull test force pounds 32G200 36G225 40G250 44G275 48G300 52G325 556G350 60G375 64G400 Page 32Delete paragraph 72 Page 32Line Size ChartChange maximum model weights /2A Jr/Sr 1/2A Open 1/2A Profile Proto B Jr/Sr B Open D Open Jet 10 07 10 07 10 07 24 07 34 07 34 07 50 07 50 07 Page 32Line Size Pull Test Chart CLSpeed Required Ulnimum Diameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeight Un Length1 Line2 Line3 Linea2 Linca3 LineTeat 1/2A JrJSr 00000504lOoz47 55/8014010400 1/2A Open 00000504lOoz 4765/801401040G 1/2A Proto 00000504lOoz42010320 0505152524oz60022018560 Alternate A70020016 B JrJSr 1526305134oz70028022640 B Open 1526305134oz70028022640 D Open 3052650050 az7003402664G JetSOoz70034026640 Page 28Paragraphs 53 through 534 Replace following text 53 Line construction shall per methods described Figures 1 through 4 Contest Director may allow alternate line terminations can satisfy himself least strong shown construction method shown Fig 2A allowed Jet speed models nor speed models engine displacements over 04029 cu 531 methods illustrated Figures 1 through 3 recommended applications single strand commonly carefully inspected regular basis check possible broken strands caused flexing wire against ends crimped tube 532 events permitted multi-strand lines may also use terminations constructed shown Fig 3 533 Line terminations constructed Fig 1 lA may used two-line single-strand applications provided buttons suitable size strength used line connectors Dimension will 1/2 Classes 1/2A % Classes B C ses D Jet Page 38Line Size ChartChange maximum weights 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 28 07 36 07 Page 37Paragraph 16 Change number laps class 7 6 70 lines selected Page 39Paragraph 7 Delete 40G pull test required Page 39Paragraph 8 Change number laps Formula 40 14 12 70 lines selected Page 29Figure 2 Add step 4 Coat wrapping epoxy solder secure Page 28Add chart CL General Figure 1 Change note Minimum radius diameter ready Minimum diameter See chart Wire diameter D Diameter up 015 016 028 over 028 Minimum Button 8D 125 156 Page 29Paragraph 534 Add after line connectors See Figure 1 minimum monoline button diameters shall also apply line eyelets shown Figure 2 Page 38Line Size Pull Test Chart CL 21 Sport Speed IRequired Minimum lameter Line ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand Engine SizeModelMinimum-- TPull cubic InchWeight Un Length2Uiea3 Linee2 Line3 LineeTeat 21 Sport SpeedI 198213528oz60018400 CL Formula "40 ClamMaxSingle StrandMulti-Strand 1Required Minimum Diameter Line Engine SizeModelMinimumPull cubic InchWeightLine Length 1 Un2 Unes 3 Lines2 Line3 LinesTeat Formula 4044I 28004028 36 oz 60 I 0 Alt Formula 40 70 called solid control lines Line terminations using crimped tubing type construction supplied commercially available ready-to-use control lines acceptable multi-strand commonly called stranded lines Crimped tubing line terminations constructed modeler ie commercially available may also used multi-strand control lines provided made using soft tubing material such supplied commercial line sets provided made according instructions provided commercial line sets Fig 4 mandatory three line thicknesses pass through tube before crimping recommended crimped tubing line terminations 534 aircraft utilize button connectors attached directly bellcrank single strand lines must employ double-loop termination shown Fig lA Such terminations also permissible alternative Fig 1 cases changes made drawings found pages 28 29 available time publication illustrate information provided text time published copies may obtained AMA Headquarters addition summary line analysis testing leading changes also available Contact Technical Department AMAD March 1992 119 1991 F3A World Championships Team Managers Report Academy Model Aeronautics John Brift Team Manager 1991 F3A World Championships Wangaratta Victoria Australia history After countless hours preparation complicated endless details ever thought would come together right time everything finally ready Chip Hyde Dave von Linsowe Bill Cunningham met Los Angeles International Airport LAX Saturday Oct 12 1991 long trip Australia accompanied Merle Hyde Janell von Linsowe wife Carol say complicated details mean things like Moving model boxes half way across LAX domestic terminals everyone arriving different places international terminal Cunninghams boxes apparently showing up LAX Dallas Qantas Airlines ticket agent knowing anything about arrangements box transportation etc etc etc Previously called Nino Dironza AMAs travel agent find out what should regarding Qantas apparent lack knowledge about team supposedly prearranged no cost model box transportation After three calls DC Nino able provide name person Qantas-LA would take care us needed Once name things smoothed out Mr Brett Kear Qantas supervisor LA saw everything handled promptly carefully finally checked about 930 pm Most us now awake about 15 hours departed LA 1030 pm Saturday Oct 12 right time point Qantas service absolutely superb arrived Sidney about 545 am Monday 10/14 Thats right no October 13 left somewhere over middle Pacific After about two hour layover off Melbourne arriving about 11/2 hours Everyone slid through immigration no sweat time retrieve bags boxes get ready Australian Customs officials bags boxes arrived promptly Qantas representatives swooped whisked through like around Customs single suitcase box opened inspected Qantas really greased skids USA met about five Australian modeling association members including president Chris Greenwood assistance invaluable hire rental cars available promised after loading up figuring out side car get off like heard turtles Ford Lloyd slowly led us out Melbourne area got us road Wangaratta now awake about 37 hours dont think anyone slept much airplane except Chip F3A Teams Results NameCountrySub TotalTotalPlace Kristensen Ivan Patrick Dave Marsden Greg Hyde Chip von Linsowe David Cunningham Bill Akiba Yoichiro Naruke Giichi Hatta Hajime Lossen Bertram Erang Peter Wessels Peter Matt Wolfgang Matt Roland Matt Norbert Goldsmith Peter Edwards Eddie Coram Steve Prettner Hanno Kronlachner Heinz Berger Leo Fan Mm Liu Aiqiang Ma Jianxing Binks Ken Hirst Richard Nicholls Andy Paysant Leroux C Lombard Laurent Bossard Christian De Gotte Alexandre Lenaerts Jos Zardini Jean Pierre Canada Canada Canada United States United States Unites States Japan Japan Japan Germany Germany Germany Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Australia Australia Australia Austria Austria Austria China China China United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France France France Belgium Belgium Belgium awake about much asleep weather warm 270C fine sunny Driving northeast Melbourne countryside very beautiful Grasslands forested areas eucalyptus trees wild flowers birdlife parrots cockatoos Magpies sheep everywhere large grassy hills would have great slope soaring After three hours road pulled Wangaratta about 245 pm Monday After moving cleaning up lot three intrepid pilots decided go flying Good grief Actually after shower everyone felt reasonably conscious Keep mind us awake over 40 hours now wait no fuel Off Brosters Toy Hobby Shop middle town Eddie Edwards have delivered some fuel us Cool Power Dave Bill going use Chips Power Master fuel supposedly shipped California yet arrived After several phone calls around 291974 285918 282806 299190 282630 278461 291990 286613 277303 286105 272422 260481 288221 261582 246633 276158 261449 258214 291996 246603 245502 262950 260128 250111 263979 256806 249543 265587 248796 245623 271396 251850 225582 8606979 8602810 8559060 8190080 7964369 7958210 784 1010 7731890 7703280 7600060 7488280 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Australia back USA fuel located would arrive next day didnt show up until Wednesday Anyway Chip led way site nearby had occasion use couple years ago beautiful closely cut grass field think man flew twice shake out bugs getting dark about 600 pm time everyone went bed about 48 hours since leaving Kansas City Saturday morning Peachelba practice site five F3A practice sites about 20 minutes away probably next best particularly after some rather deep holes hoof prints filled Dave really liked site did practicing Another site Bowser 4 km motel restaurant right next folks very nice cooked breakfast us nearly morning runway short rough-surfaced Peachelba Chip Bill liked site because close rooms Merle Chip replace gear struts Jekyll first day because originals bending rather regularly interesting note rarely shared practice site did never two teams Most time site ourselves opening ceremonies somewhat disappointing Just couple opening remarks mayor modeling dignitaries everyone raised national flags simultaneously didnt have teams standing respective flags 19 teams 65 competitors F3A wasnt looking forward listening countrys national anthem didnt guess expecting No fanfare national pride tear-jerker type stuff Oh well Model transmitter check held same day checked immediately after flag raising No problems other surprised readings weight scales significantly higher us thought models weighed Transmitters checked 36050 MHz official practice day Monday 10/21 kind blowout Very windy Only Dave elected fly Australians organized practice day differently expected Instead reserving 30 minute slot team have practice flight pilot contest site Contest Director required competitors fly same order first round preliminaries Chip 5th Bill 13th Dave 18th team managers meeting informed us transmitters must turned 1000 am would released until competitors given chance practice turned offending team would forfeit first round competition didnt want practice! shoots entire day practice flight per team member Everyone went out practice field early morning anyway Later Chris Lakin learned Canadians filed protest regarding transmitter impounding practice day ruling jury favor protest Transmitters did have impounded team members did wish practice flight Aussies say ruling posted contest site never saw never verbal written communication team managers protest filed jurys decision didnt really matter much anyway Bill two extra 9VAP transmitters Dave set up could fly Chip took two didnt seem mind inconvenience Preliminary competition hard fought end four days Canadians Ivan Kristensen Greg Marsden Dave Patrick Cheryl Taylor-Team Manager world champion team scoring 8606 Close behind USA 8602 Four points Can believe anyone beat us team Im glad Canadian friends third well back Japan 8559 good news members Team USA finals Chip 1st Dave 8th Bill 12th Canadians Japanese also finals certainly prestige being world champion team main objective win individual title theres solace based strictly finals things would have very different team awards Normalizing after four qualifying rounds individual standings Chip 1st 3000 Quique Somenzini 2nd 299188 Ivan Kristensen 3rd 296643 Daves normalized score 282629 Bills 278461 finals competition began 10/26 Chip being second fly scored 521 excellent flight Quique Somenzini right heels 5205 Dave posted 516 Bill 503 round went Chip second third flyoff rounds Sunday 10/27 Again Chip excellent flight posting 531 again Quique right behind 525 No bettered Chips score world championship title Meanwhile Dave still pounding out scores 519 Bill another excellent flight scored 502 third round flyoffs saw Dave post 523 enough capture 3rd place Bill scored 507 last round finished contest 9th spot Quique still could beat Chip last round finished contest 2nd place Belgian Cup presented Chip during individual awards trophy has around since 1953 first won USA Ed Kazmirski 1960 USA won trophy year through 1967 World Championships held year days trophy carries names nationalities winner lot engraved name plaques Austria trophy now its back USA again first three places also awarded gold silver bronze medals recognition accomplishments great see USA team members awards podium individual awards Final normalized scores Chip3000 Quique298701 Dave295286 Bill recovered prelims ending up 9th 286187 ahead Dave PatricklOth 285990 Greg Marsdenl3th 280531 awards ceremonies continued team awards Canada 1st 8606979 USA 2nd8602810 Japan 3rd8559060 banquet held Sunday night celebration awards congratulations Speaking congratulations Cheryl Taylor Greg Marsden Canadian team manager member married between award ceremonies Sunday afternoon contest site banquet Sunday evening After reception hotel wedding held Cheryl Greg made elegant entrance banquet full wedding gown tuxedo standing ovation well over 500 people ObservationsThe judges looking compact aerobatics sequence did 1989 Large open patterns box beautifully executed scored well saw no overwhelming swing 4-cycle engines good flight style looking seemed awarded equally either 2-stroke 4-stroke powered models size models essentially same exception Daves monster course Japanese always have some kind neat gadgets took lots photos engine mounts exhaust systems airplanes European trend definitely toward long wings high aspect ratio Continued next page F3A Individual Results QualF/O 1FIO 2FIO 3 Place NameCountryNorm 1Norm 2Norm 3Norm 4Total 1Hyde ChipUSA521005316353288 100000100000100000100000300000 2Somenzini QuiqueAgentina5205052588531 00 99149999049891899647298701 3von Linsowe DavidUSA516885198852375 94465992099779098287295286 4Kristensen IvanCanada5l375171352525 97588986089727398669295286 5Prettner HannoAustria513505105051625 97596985609602596879293036 6Akiba YoichiroJapan506885057551325 97594972909513296316291200 7Matt WolfgangLiechtenstein509004967551388 96334976979343996341290372 8Naruke GiichiJapan505635010050900 95796970509423895519288365 9Cunningham BillUSA503135022550700 93072965699447495144286187 10Patrick DaveCanada498384977550500 95564956579362894769285990 11Lossen BertramGermany490004983850538 95627940509374694839284516 12Hatta HailmeJapan492884930050588 92685946029273594933282170 13Marsden GregCanada490634858848938 94524941709139491837280531 relatively short fuselages may trend fly well Lots dutch roll poor rolling characteristics Only model significantly quieter quite loud dont remember won quietest model award think tested 86 dB High nitro content sole territory Americans Most everyone using 20% higher think Japanese using 30% some 40% around Lots power contest trademark big patterns YS far popular 4-stroke few supercharged OS 120s 2-strokes widely distributed among various manufacturers would say entries dominated YS 05 Futaba JR fairly equally distributed some Multiplex JR Simprop no earthshaking discoveries developments contest could have happened hard work Model Aeronautical Association Australia MAAA Australian Pattern Association sponsor Eddie Helene Lo owners Kraft Systems Australia Team USA owes thanks Brian Green Contest Director Henry HutchinsonF3A Event Director other Aussies kind helpful us during stay put great show would also like offer thanks Chris [akin assistant manager wife Diana both unselfishly provided time effort help support team team shirts hats outstanding Chris Thanks Janell von Linsowe providing stationery printing capabilities really made correspondence look professional special thanks Paul Verger worked hard provide such beautiful jackets team supporters received unsolicited compliments no doubt best looking team Thanks Bill Thomas provided beautiful USA pins used trading foreign competitors thanks again Bill providing very handsome engraved name tags everyone went along encouragement assistance think everyone team also owes thanks Nino Dironza arranged travel organization Qantas sales manager Washington Kathy Sich Brett Kear LA trip couldnt have gone smoothly Qantas should commended fabulous service remarkable accommodation USA F3A team Thanks clubs hobby shops individuals manufacturers provided material monetary support team contributions made trip much easier plan execute course officers members AMA NSRCA trip would have possible Finally team honor privilege serve team manager am proud D Changing 1994-95 competition rules two-year cycle submitting approving changes competition rules effectivity January 11994 began n January 1 1992 opening date accepting basic rules-change proposals has arrived THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BASIC RULES-CHANGE PROPOSALS IN THE CURRENT CYCLE IS SEPTEMBER 1 1992 postmark indicated schedule Exhibit C Rules proposals must submitted approved form copy form printed couple pages farther back form may clipped out magazine however photocopies acceptable dont want cut up magazine Additional rulesproposal forms may obtained AMA HQ no cost please include pre addressed stamped envelope requests complete Contest Board Procedures document printed can invaluable aid understanding significance Contest Board matters will printed Competition Newsletter time time Contest Board Procedures As revised July 1989 Forward purpose document assist Contest Board Members effectively monitoring accomplishing rules revisions Contest Boards serve pleasure Executive Council individual members appointed Vice Presidents districts chairmen appointed president AMA Executive Council retains authority responsibility matters affect membership whole particularly areas financial well-being integrity organization may jeopardy responsibility Contest Boards provide standards policy will promote healthy development sport end Executive Council will rule unilaterally items affect contest activity may rule Contest Boards advice items affect contest activity deem within domain Contest Board Members must act maintain high competitive standards good sportsmanship Proposals counter view made intentionally often unknowingly generated proposal should carefully studied before action taken Proposals should reviewed ambiguities scoring judging interpretation might create hardships contest level contestants Contest Directors alike Board members should discuss proposals people possible obtain consensus merit possible faults proposed change Members contest boards should familiarize themselves rules prevail categories Care should taken avoid generating rules conflict could confused rules other categories general rules covering categories ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS BY CONTEST BOARDS Manufacturingwill current equipment tend made obsolete Protestswill change tend eliminate source protests meets protests likely Model Processing Timewill change tend increase decrease time required process models competition Designswill builder given less freedom choice design Contestswill effort required conduct contest increased decreased Present Modelswill modeler able effectively compete current models will have build new ones Effect Competitionwill net effect proposed change passed encourage discourage contest participation PROCEDURES Rules Review Schedule procedures provide single two-year schedule Exhibit C Additional two-year schedules commenced start even-numbered calendar year Proposal Preparation Submittal Any Open class AMA member may submit rules change proposal filing completed RULES CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM see Exhibit AMA Headquarters specified postmark deadline see Exhibit C Upon receipt proposal Headquarters will reviewed Headquarters staff assure has properly submitted correct form used properly filled out required signatures clearly stated proposals proposal submitted does pass review Headquarters shall returned proposer explanation what required present properly Types Proposals two basic types proposals 1 Basic Rules Change Proposalmay filed open AMA class member outlined above affects competition categories 2 Safety/Emergency Urgent Interpretation ProposalsBecause relatively long time required get rules proposal through normal process two years alternative paths legislation may enacted quickly Technical Director will determine various categories proposal should fall based content proposal perceived dangers delaying action proposal general proposals addressing problems might result loss life affecting peoples health will given Safety/Emergency status intent Safety/Emergency Proposal — - mj2 4titi kly modify enhance existing rule create safer flying environmentan actual change rule indicated such proposal Such proposals will acted upon ways described following An Urgent Proposal neither interpretation nor necessarily related safety will constitute actual change rules therefore justification type proposal must very closely scrutinized prevent abuse An Interpretation Proposal will change existing rule would provide information designed clarify deals interpretations rules ways rules applied field situations clearly dangerous Urgent Interpretation Proposals will dealt ways described b following Technical Director will inform author proposal three ways has chosen deal proposalthe Technical Director may also deny proposal proposer may appeal decision Technical Director letter President Contest Board Coordinator within 15 days Postmark date will used determine timing cases Presidents decision will final viable proposal presented Technical Director will forward proposal President Contest Board Chairman* along information opinions may have gathered processing proposal Contest Board Chairman/ Coordinator* will carry through method b Technical Director has specified * Note nature some proposals may such Contest Board Coordinator would follow through methods b a Safety/Emergency Proposals may put force immediately Contest Board Chairman Contest Board Coordinator President concur action desirable route chosen notice action rationale behind will published earliest possible issue official Academy publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will submit immediately contest boards brief describing action reasons therefore along opinions immediately available less four weeks six weeks after publication Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will send ballot 15-day turnaround Boards obtain Contest Boards ratification 60% majority responding Contest Boards involved concur ruling will considered final minimum less 50% total possible voters must reply such vote valid final results contrary previous immediate enforcement ruling opinion principals adequate time exists consideration issue Boards following method will used Contest Board Chairman Coordinator will immediately submit brief Boards including copy proposal comments opinions available ballot requiring 15-day turnaround allows Board member choose among three methods handling proposal methods A Immediate Enforcement requires follow-up ballot after publication described opening paragraph above B No Immediate Ruling similar ruling enforced until proposal first published ballot taken 60% majority favorable result obtained C Denial Immediate Action results return proposal initiator recommendation submit regular rules proposal during regular two-year cycle Contest Board member will rank three alternatives 1 desirable 2 next desirable 3 least desirable Chairman Coordinator will sum rankings alternatives select lowest score b Interpretations Urgent Proposals related safety Situations judged Technical Director fall under type proposals 2a will handled slightly different system Proposals time Continued next page EXHIBIT C o o 2 sag 8 i OO fl0 m IoI 151c tIa LU 5I o 5 ag 558 g 0~ 05- -0 Iwc C 0 0 0 -4 January 1 through September 1Basic Proposals accepted HO numbers sends copies OhairmanlCoordinator re view Comments breakdown subparts Return HO tor distribution CB members activity continuous throughout period September 1 through September 15review approval basic proposals completed OB Chairman/Coord inatOr Basic proposals submitted publication Model Avi ation HO ChairmanlCOOrdinatOr prepare Initial vote o z a ember issue Model Aviation conlaining basic proposals waDa oadistributed co ments general membership accepted re C ag~gaviewed o8.0a0 0ccomplete Initial Vote December 1 postmark deadline m ~0Issue rule addendum aSOP Tabulate o a2and distribute vote results proposals pass CB comments 08 members ChairmanlCoordinator de termines final wording proposals 00 Paa o -sa 0aIssue Model Aviation containing refined results distrib 5~0 0 auted Comments revised proposals accepled general mem bership a HO Chairman/Coordinator tabulates Final vote pub lishes synopsis new rules C z C Manuscript new rule book generated HATS CNATS C CO -v 0 Review typeset proofread gallies ZPaste-up print Issue new rule book C 4u ~ m 1 4ti ti itical matters interpretations outside regular two-year cycle will acted upon Contest Boards according following schedule Upon receipt proposal has first gone through screening process described 2 Board Chairman Coordinator will submit copy official Academy publication circulate copies via HQ Boards along opinions available 15-day turnaround ballot accompanying proposal will ask Board member indicate choice A Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action majority responses favor immediate action four six weeks after initial publication Chairman Coordinator will circulate 15-day turnaround ratification ballot 60% responding ratify proposal will forwarded Technical Director inclusion next Rule Book special addendum* Rule Book ratification will also printed official Academy publication proposal does receive prescribed majority immediate action proposal will returned person submitted recommendation submitted regular rules change proposal during regular rules cycle *A special addendum Rule Book shall published distributed members have requested rule books between December 1 December 31 even-numbered years will also available upon request New rules outside normal rules-cycle shall become effective January 1 following issue December case Chairman Coordinator will make effort see membership informed progress proposal action taken proposal through Academys official publication requests Interpretations Safety and/or Emergency rulings shall submitted standard proposal form facsimile contains required information contained said form Any such request shall have same endorsement requirements normal proposal shall have full addresses three sign Provisional/Supplementary Rules Acceptance new set rules new event contest board may result immediate approval official AMA event However event does already have modeler support widespread testing rules desired before adoption provisional status may assigned contest board contest board shall decide such matters time voting Such Provisional rules may continued year year modified contest board through normal procedures until such time official adoption rejection determined contest board vote Supplemental rules may adopted through normal contest board procedures provide national standard particular respect safety activity essentially local nature apparently popular several areas Provisional Supplemental rules intended included part official events National Model Airplane Championships may included other sanctioned contests No records will recognized Provisional Supplemental events FAI Rules FAI rules automatically part AMA rules normally require no AMA contest board action once passed FAIs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM also become official AMA AMA president appropriate contest board chairman and/or coordinator may determine date effectivity AMA however cases application sooner scheduled FAI would benefit AMA team selection other FAI activities FAI rules change proposals US US participation voting proposals accordance policy decisions AMA president and/or Executive Council Proposal Numbering system outlined below shall used contest boards standard basic numbering system categories will helpful during contest board Headquarters administration publication proposals basic numbering system will permit ready reference proposal general membership proposal number should have three basic sections1 category proposal filed 2 year proposal become effective 3 proposal number particular category assigned AMA Headquarters order proposal receipt Example Category Year Proposal Effective Proposal RC761a* CL b FF c SC GEN IND * Optional basic proposal has component parts should voted separately lower case letter number may added designate item Proposal Consideration Single CategoryUpon receipt new proposal AMA Headquarters contest board chairman shall review submitted proposal its acceptability no restriction resubmittal proposals previously have denied Proposals Affecting Cate goryIn case proposal affecting category ie General Rules proposal shall sent AMA Headquarters Contest Board Coordinator will determine its acceptability Proposal Distribution contest board chairman/coordina tor satisfied proposal has properly filed will notify AMA Headquarters reproduce distribute members appropriate boards Contest Board Voting Contest Board Coordinator does vote except member Special Events Contest Board Special Events Contest Board votes issues presented Board members SECB vote general rules proposals Single Contest Board proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding will required acceptance proposal Initial Vote Adoption proposal Final Vote requires affirmative vote 60% majority voting required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures Multiple Contest Boards proposal applies category CB affirmative 60% majority vote responding members required passage Initial Vote Final vote affirmative vote 60% majority responding contest boards involved required number shall 7 11 6 10 6 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 3 5 3 4 2 3 will required passage except follows votes two parallel proposals being considered method voting tabulation will specified other sections procedures general rules proposal shall pass Initial Vote receives 60% majority total responding members ballot boards except Special Events Board involved 60% of Boards will required passage Final Vote either case single multiple categories failure receive required affirmative 60% majority Initial Vote affirmative 60% majority Final Vote single proposal involved will result proposal having denied no further consideration voting during rules making cycle Similarly denied losing proposals receiving parallel consideration ballot Multiple Choice Votes Initial Ballot event similar rules proposals occur cycle during Initial Vote will assigned numbers beginning value 1 concluding total number similar proposals higher number will represent desirable proposal 1 will designate least desirable proposal highest total will carried through Final Vote event tie special vote will taken prior Final Vote Vote Tabulation Initial Final Votes will taken writing official standard-type ballot forms similar exhibit B procedures Approximately two weeks prior Initial Final Votes Headquarters will sure number X proposal Please review proposals original form before casting vote example no against basic U C aa -a x D -o E 1K Adding following SLOW COMBAT proposals next rule book Provisional event CL-93-8 Slow Combat ricted design AMA scoring 35 mm wingspan CL-93-68 Slow Combat restricted design AMA scoring 300 sq-in mm wing area forward board members copies Standard Voting Form see exhibit B shall contain listing proposals number ie CL-76-1 upon board member must vote contest board member will cast vote return along pertinent comments Headquarters see schedule exhibit C voting dates determining validity vote ballot must postmarked date specified Standard Voting Form Upon receipt ballots Headquarters will tabulate vote produce resume comments copy tabulation comments resume will distributed board members copy vote tabulations will also sent Executive Council members may advised voting records contest board appointees Publication vote tabulation comments space permitting official AMA publication will done accordance schedule processing rules changes Exhibit C Proposal Editing Chairmen case action combined contest boards Contest Board Coordinator may time prior rule book publication edit proposal wording purposes clarity minimize conflicts ambiguities deems advisable shall however edit proposal such manner its intent altered HQ editing proposals subject same maintenance intent addition shall subject approval appropriate contest board chairman Should contest board member person submitted original basic proposal deem such alteration intent has occurred may appeal chairman/coordinators editing action AMA president shall empowered require detailed statement proposal originator board chairman/coordinator shall rule whether alteration intent has occurred shall refer proposal adoption rewriting presidents decision will final Additionally Headquarters shall make appropriate revisions already adopted related rules directly ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTiCS 1810 SAMUAL MORSE DRIVE RESTON ViRGINIA 22090 VOTE IntiaI U WARNING Vote counted 1 postmarked after return date shown below return AMA HO Interim LFinal Q Date CONTEST BOARD Cl FF ND GEN ELEC tIEL SOR RAC AERO SC SPEC Ioilowmg propoasle hereby aubmitled toe review end vote Propoeal Number ecceptable. 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I- / / / / / 1 rn x 5 w n Contest Boerd _______________ Note Thre cooee endosed toe CS members personal tile two returned AMA HO va enclosed enve4ooe will lorwerded CS Chairmen AMA HO affected proposals approved rule book incorporation Proposal Withdrawal originator proposal may file request withdrawal such proposal contest board chairman/coordinator Such request must also have signatures endorsers original proposal Such request shall accepted proposal has already passed Initial Vote Postmark deadline Initial Ballot postmark request shall determine deadline has exceeded such valid request made contest board chairman/coordinator shall immediately notify contest board members such request Publication Requirement Publication proposals pass Initial Vote mandatory prior further voting intent being provide membership opportunity comment voting before final action takes place Publication will take place Model Aviation magazine Advisory Committees Contest Boards Advisory committees chairmen may appointed contest board chairman/coordinator assist boards will operate generally accordance Contest Board Procedures Maximum utilization existing special interest groups should made selecting advisory committee members final action/ recommendations such committees may include rules change proposals submitted accordance normal contest board procedures timing will considered have passed Initial Vote will processed further appropriate boards tenure advisory committees will determined appointing authority Revisions Contest Board Procedures Revisions procedures shall require 60% majority approval 60% 25 15 votes total Executive Council members contest board chairmen Contest Board Coordinator determinant number eligible vote addition prior voting Executive Council chairmen coordinator Procedures future revisions shall first distributed contest board members review comments July 1989 Note Procedures previously revised May 1974 October 1979 October 1981 May 1984 April 1989 Continued next page