U Bob Underwood 5k Uh1U U -1J W iM 1 U genesis column sprang dialogue late 1993 early 1994 number years Model Aviation carried beginners page worked diligently directing aeromodelers toward simple rewarding projects ideas As emphasis began shift toward additional AMA education programs nature membership changed concept magazine presentation followed suit Almost everyone will concede education should never stop birth death new experiences bring enlightenment sense age provides no basis limiting creation new ideas skills experiences persons becoming involved hobby/sport may advanced age may well have arrived doorstep some level earlier aeromodeling experience Therefore elected call column NewComers seemed cover youngsters oldster previous aeromodeling experience outset obvious column would difficult wnte Clearly two issues cover needed provide direct help newcomer form may simplistically referred to glue stick stick B needed cover range information concerning selection kits adhesives simple projects safety flying site etiquette host other issues Providing information regarding educational programs being developed catalogued Academy clubs individuals outset column suffered degree split personality basket multiple concerns melting pot information K columns infancy too difficult fill both needs However creation Education Committee inspired commitment enhancing supplementing Academys education programs problems began emerge back gluing Stick Stick B labored mightily alternate months worked educational activities escalated urgency report became greater results achieved through YES Youth Education Stipend grants attendance education conferences cooperative efforts EAA Smithsonian created diminishing effort part provide direct assistance newcomer last four months reveal loss focusa hodgepodge information column recent column alluded announcement new position would probably established near future near future hereas column being written first week November Headquarters staff Muncie has full-time Education Coordinator part-time St Louis position Education Director has hit boomer thermal out-of-sight Please understand because someone disconnected dethermalizer rather because suggested powers that education payload attempting carry working part-time home creating wing loading going cause structural failure minethe programs has determined new bird will arise recent ashes columns attempt cover too much territory Call Phoenix experience like what will find subsequent issues Model Aviation new column solely related Academys educational effort written new Education Coordinator Mike Stokes Newcomers column will direct its attention solely purpose providing newcomer help back gluing stick stick B remain member Education Committee will continue assist various projects will continue work major trade shows involved other AMA projects committees will transition period during will help Mike historical overview educational activities should however now direct educational concerns Mike AMA Headquarters As Ed McMahon would say Tonight show now heeeeres Mike Note self Get Stormavik done next seasons competition Thank Bob neither time nor space relate Bobs accomplishments within Academy impact has organization am honored humbled following unique very large footsteps Beginning issue will two very individual columns common thread Bob will continue write Newcomers column will starting brand-new column AMA News section Focus Education Check us out Tell us what think what will help us serve promoting hobby/sport h 1998 75 DIO SOUTH INC PRODRIVER Contains 4 1300 mah battery cells senses plug fouled & boosts power LED bar garaph meter display plug condition Supports Futaba J chargers Sale Price $4900Sp aPp 4 PRODRIVER MARK II auto shut down Sp Pp Sale Price $5600___PRO-HINGES VISAEasiest Hinge Install 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 use cyanocrylate adhesives RC- $24gIpkg 18 Scale $279/pkg 24 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please 800-962-7802 available local hobby shop order Repair Intorwation 904 434 0909 visit website http//www wtp net/DBEST/radiosouth/RS1 htwl direct DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED