An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
An adult-and-child team preps RC model flight such teams Homecoming HOMECOMING 1997 AMA Model/Hobby Expo began rain story weather entire weekend June 6-8 However weather didnt really dampen spirit participants Friday first day Homecoming real action Radio Control flying because everyone yet arrived much yarn-swapping discussion flying RC tent clouds finally lifted about 11 am allowed flying begin Don Johnson new AMA member brought brand-new Almost Ready Fly ARF model its first flight Don wife Lori live Stephens Point WI received advice several people tent help airplanes first flight first landing little bumpy back tent adjustments successful flight Bob Underwood others assisted Don getting started RC flying Homecoming enhanced Model/Hobby Expo AMA s first expo different kinds hobbies besides aviation community loved came out spite weather could say weather better 200 persons entering gate U Judy Hollandsworth Harold Parker Providence KY gets flight between showers soggy Friday afternoon of the beautiful kites flown during Model/Hobby reeled weather turns bad once again Experienced modelers hand assist persons wanted try luck Control Line Make-and-Take area Photos author Evans Hollandsworth Jim Haught Bayer Newburgh IN hand-cranks big P-51 started easily flew well come around bend kids wonderful time riding train during Model/Hobby Expo October 1997 9 Mud Duck Aviation vendors Tom Chipleys daughter Carter shows Outrageous Giant Mud Duck Look size fish AMAs pond Ben Tolle winning Big Bass also won second Class B Donald Johnson R Bob Underwood return pit area after short-but-eventful flight Donalds new trainer Rain What rain District VII Vice President Don Bentfield Orville Egli Hopedale IL gets assistance wife following looks Wayne Yeager uses phone Friday morning flight Hots 10 Model Aviation t copilot prepare Homecoming flights Some airplanes flew day spite weather Mike Stokes general manager ISC International preps Saito powered Wildcatter Very smooth quiet Radio JR Flight simulators always big hit kids looks adults enjoyed themselves too 12 Model Aviation ey Hunt placed second Big Bass Class during AMAs YouthExecutive Director Joyce Hager promoting Bass Tournamentdrawings modeling items donated sponsors AMAs pond several young fishermen persistent drizzle during AMAs Youth Bass Tournament 1000 Saturday call event success Model/Hobby Expo also rain its first eventthe inaugural AMA Youth Bass Tournament held Friday evening 4 8 pm Yes really fish pond front Headquartersthe winners proved Winners Class Juniors ages 10 under First Marcus Gard Eric Pierce tied Second Big Bass Ashley Hunt Class B Seniors ages 11 17 First Justin Nelson Second Big Bass Ben Tolle Dave Norris AMA HQ primary promoter event help several people HQ event successful another tournament planned September Saturday morning started out dry 9 am raining again An attempt made fly rain crash shut flying down RC impound other tented areas two inches water ground 10 am Mulch brought give workers vendors dry feet rain stopped around 1100 flying began again Fliers Control Line models kites rockets RC airplanes boats cars seized opportunity participate stayed clear enough fly very cloudy rest Saturday scheduled hot-air balloon flying balloon illume werent able showjust too much rain wind Balloon illume would have nice after-dark activity balloons inflated kept ground illuminated flames normally make balloon rise AMA provided Saturday evening member cookout catered Radisson Hotel Roberts After dinner everyone entertained George Street Connection band Sunday dawned no rain plenty clouds 10 am actually saw sun until about 1 pm clouds returned rain returned about 3 pm large percentage AMA HQ personnel volunteered staff events AMAs Volunteer Program provided 12 volunteers event lets forget couple longtime AMA volunteers Wayne Yeager Joe Vislay Bob Vojslavek worked long hours make AMA Model/Hobby Expo reality Sponsors bass tournament Battery Masters CS Kern Inc City Ice Dry Dock Marina Eastern Engineering Eaveys Foods Faith October1997 13 AMA volunteer Bob Abernathy right checks merchandise Hobby Club booth George Street Connection band furnished entertainment after Saturday night cookout members loot modeling items donated sponsors given away drawing Expo support sincerely appreciated Electric Light House Bait Tackle McQuarys Janitorial Services Mid States Concession Supply Munsee Meats Inc Oasis Bar Grill Red Top Rentals Sayers Bait Tackle Sponsors Model/Hobby Expo American National Bank Banta Publishing Byerly Tent Rental Builders Tech Community Foundation Muncie/Detaware County Dan Hutcheson Co Delaware Box Pallet Inc E & B Paving Inc Elite Forms Services/Solutions First Merchants Bank Fishers Associated Sign Post Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co Horizon Convention Center Indiana Dept Commerce Tourism Development Division Indiana Steel Wire Ken Masiongale Electric Maxon Corporation McCoys LP Gas Company Muncie Model Hobby Muncie Power Products Inc Oasis Bar Grill Ontario Corporation Peckinpaugh Associates Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Reese Flying Service Inc Signature Inn Star Press Woolard Equipment thanks sponsors volunteers staff worked hours make Homecoming/Expo weekend success odel Aviation president Dave Brown second right wife Sally right visit members during Sunday mornings chilly conditions Sailing vessel regatta held daily AMAs pond steamship models too