AMA: Monthly Mailing

A M* AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U 7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 monthly mailing AMA HQ Executive Director No 101 NEWSSTAND FOR MODEL AVIATION Now AMA magazine busi ness subject getting careful scrutiny general feeling exposure potential new members vital necessity long term AMA growth Newsstand circulation obvious means getting exposure--it tremendously important AMAs growth past ten years largely attribu table kind exposure via American Aircraft Modeler magazine largest newsstand exposure model magazines Nowever direction entered lightly involves printing thousands maga zines actually sold con siderable cost factor inherent also makes tremendous difference newsstand distributor usedsome very effective not available usemost will distribute competing magazines Whether AMA goes newsstand route depends upon factors moat important has dis tributor use coupled number copies distributed can come up right combination means well probably go route wont happen year simply because everything depends upon well new magazine accepted AMA membership real answer question will come last quarter 1975 current members sent re newal information will include option getting magazine TEMPORARY REVISION TO AMA MEMBER FEES Because reprints AMA News pages new magazine currently available former $12 membership has temporarily discontinued Such re prints expected available again 1976 members dont choose receive magazine meantime $10 membership has sub stituted includes regular membership benefits no publications except rule book So choice now joining AMA during balance 1975 either $10 $17 1976 reprint service restored nopublication membership will dropped except Juniors Seniors AMA Executive Councils approving temporary $10 membership made plain strictly special transitional situation year basic policy AMA has yearsand continues be-to provide adult member general news AMA business vital ingredient communications bet ween national organization its adult members council action concerning revised fees made through combination mail phone approval action further verified basic council think ing members should given choice minimum communications magazine membership fees scaled accordingly Thus 1976 members may expect again offered choice will serve very realistic vote magazinethose choose will pay dont choose READ THE FINE PRINT issue includes very lengthy minutes minutes Feb 15 AMA Executive Council meeting-the longest set minutes ever believe Theres lots good information about AMA operates background key decisions including controversial about new magazine details district representative voted pros cons about aspects AMA mat ters Its lot text lot fine printto save spacebut its im portant care about AMA dues dollars spent Take time little bits necessary learn about own organization Remember too straight stuff-approved 13 elected officers AMAso its man snow job NFFS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 1974 Joe Mekina Senior Barberton Ohio won first place award $600 National Free Flight Societys 1974 Scholarship program Second place $400 went Bill Shailer Detroit third place $300 went Richard Maccleary Birmingham NI 1975 AMA match up $1000 funds NFFS next scho larship program details joint AMANFFS program worked out com mittees organization EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO MEET JUNE 21 Originally set May 17 Spring meeting AMA Executive Council has rescheduled June 21 meeting will Dayton Ohio will include visit former Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington Wilming ton site currently being explored possible AMA property purchase al ternative possibility purchase property Nutchinson Kansas Follow ing Wilmington visit decision re lating Nutchinson vs Wilmington expected Other council agenda items June 21 meeting 1 Magazine status review Actual vs projected costs will compared will current policies regarding contents advertising number pages other details 2 1976 Reprint Number pages contents AMA News offered choosing receive entire magazine will explored determine what will offered 1976 what cost 3 Budget review comparison actual vs budgeted AMA overall income ex penses will made particu lar purpose estimating what 1976 dues structure should 4 1975 Bats Current status par ticular emphasis budgeting will reviewed concern present whether recruitment officials progressing satisfactorily view reduced budgeting purpose whether some adjustment compensation needed 5 1976 Possibilities will discus sed narrowing down choices likely location General possibilities exist firm 6 PR Review report AMAs new fulltime director will reviewed see current priorities costs satisfactory guidance oper ations during balance 1975 7 State Representatives Consideration proposal establish state AMA representatives will given along review current VP Associate VP relationship goal improving AMA member repre sentation executive council actions Note review will also consider other district representation August 45 such contest boards contest coor dinators advisory committee 8 Status SAC Related agenda item 7 tabled previous council meetingt whether continue Soaring Advisory Committee RC Contest Board elimi nate SAC favor National Soaring Society representation board 9 Contest Coordinator Term Also rela ted item 7 will consider pos sible revision normal term office end July 1 rather end December latter current causes problems new CC appointed because activity new contest season usually well underway Jan 1 10 Contest Board Name Change Consid eration will given by-laws proposal change name Con test Rules Board accurately reflect business beard much nonrules business though con test related goes contest boards properly council change would help clarify intent scope board activity 11 1974 Nats Problems Event cate gory director policies procedures will reviewed connection particular CL contestant problem what anything should done solve problem simi lar ones future 12 Award Nominations Possible AMA Fel lowships Distinguished Service Awards will considered based nominations AMA members clubs council members 13 Junior Programs Although no speci fic programs have submitted council AMA HQ suggestions questions will considered pos sible implementation lieu such programs 14 Other Business Other items will considered time permits NEW RULES FOR FILM LIBRARY As things few can spoil things majority AMAs Film Library Service no exception As result some people have damaged films delayed return longer reasonable some new rules ser vice have put effect basic idea require larger deposit less money returned film held too long actual cost rental follow ruleswhich quite reasonablehas gone upbut $1 $2 $3 deposit however now $15 AMA clubs Busy AMA booth Model Craft Show MACS California ably staffed AMA Vice-President Alex Chisoim wife Marlene--shes also AMA Contest Director AMA movies also shown special theater behind booth $22 others full deposit will refunded return film AMA forward next address list within 30 days held longer progressively reduced refund will madeno refund held over 90 days MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER 511000 Last years alltime high membership over 52000 surpassed last month theres no sign letup steady growth rate currently running about 17% ahead 1974 rate con tinues well end year topping 60000-three times what membership 10 years ago C,,ctetMi, Ma,achutts amphi, Isl,dVrm, Cliff Piper I Vice-President Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinsonNH03811 well first issue new publication looks real fine think well make regardless tempted formation couple new groups Nhere have such attempt sparked magazine propose become viable membership organization will better bunch modelers because will better respond publishers manufacturers first place new members group come few disen chanted AMA members will fun watch fur fly group maintain negative approach has apparent ramblings writings second place join new organ ization will great majority model builders truly dont know aspiring conspirators havent just worked way called hierarchy tried coup John Scott Jr has called given resignation Control Line Con test Board member ef fective June 1st shall name replacement next column THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH JOHN FOR YOUR FINE YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDI CATION YOU HAVE GREAT PERFORMANCE RECORD AND REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE TO AMA AND TO YOUR FELLOW MODELERS Ill miss will hope see meets John Executive Council meeting has reset June 21st Dayton Ohio area may still time inputs field meet deadline look results next issue big high lights will proposed appoint ment State representatives place Associate VPs think great idea have seen lot support other districts am es pecially proud Radio Control Club Connecticut has made pro posal received very interesting phone inquiry night last week about May 12 Ms Kathy Clean Aviscom Inc childrens television series called Big Blue Marble syndicated Saturday morning show whole network show picks up sort interesting things places want series Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation DISTRICT REPORT FROM P 46 model aviation New England will filming Goombahs meet South Shore fun fly Wakefield bash may have made Brimfield RC Float meet gave few other meet dates descriptions broad spectrum interest further encouraged contact head quarters some information Delta Dart program should natural show Sooooo Watch out people may filmed Big Blue Marble New York outfit hut apparently want New England because broad casting stations up way charlie Learoyd has moved new address Hill Road West Groton Mass Zip 01472 Thanks invite housewarming charlie have daughter being married June 14th must forego hospitality Kathy Look over Contest Calendar will writing up ones area time partly due du plication partly because am real sure printing date Hope fully issue will mail June 15th See Fitchburg Airport June 28-29th Flying Goombahs DC club have volunteered help out big RC championships Al Hovotnik has volunteered work Hats RC Pattern few days Thanks Al read before Council Meeting June 21st please give inputs may have proposed permanent site on Ohio area r agenda items published issue hope Cliff Piper N Jnt rk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 35-25 213 street Bayside NY 11351 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Having just received first issue revived AMA magazine MODEL AVIATION must say am very favorably impressed hope tooit represents magnificent effort resultant success can characterize production labor loveKudos Carl Wheeley Bill Winter competent dedi cated staffnext Executive Council meeting now scheduled 21 June Dayton Ohio--not too far promising potential 1976 HATS site Wilmington Oh shall see what shall see-as usual agenda should sufficiently challenging since time abort get ideas earliest mailget involved ASSOCIATION-OF-THE-MOHTH Continuing promotion association idea get THE RADIO CONTROL COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND MODELERS INC comprises following imposing list member-clubs South Shore Radio Control Club 495th B/C Squadron Inc Cape Ann P/C Club Inc New London Prop Busters Inc Fitchburg-Leominster Yankee N/C Club H/C Divot Diggers Nerrimac Valley AirIstocrats P/C Prop Busters Inc New England Radio Control Modelers Southern New Hampshire P/C Club charles River P/C Club Quin apoxet Model Airplane Club North Eas tern Drone Society Inc Hew Hamp shire Flying Tigers--though District II admiringly devote space Council AMA charter Ho 1284 fine example what can accomplished power asso ciationbesides should column provincial scope geographical otherwiseP SOCIAL NOTE Thirteenth Model Aeronautical Din nerDance sponsored held Gar den State Circle Burners Inc 10 May Elmwood Park NJ enjoy able affair attracted modelers both NJ NY--attendance very good despite fact affair held Mothers Day Eve Man-At Work Walt Schroder shared dais distinct honor addres sing warm wonderful assemblage modelers ladies APTITUDE FOR APATHY Inarticulation weakest linka real District II fighter battle improved communication greater articulation Joe Friend Men mouth Model Airplane Club Inc located area Freehold HJ--Jua editor clubs fine news letter also serves well N/C Contest Directorhis next effort area will District II N/C Pattern championships held Lakehurst NJ August 24 1975for details contact Joe 82 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 2014628324Joe aspires toward connecting clubs annual pat tern contest National SemiFinals P/C Aerobatics plan ie would like see District Semi-Finals Program contests categories organized aimed ultimately relieving load Nationals Joe continues have resources organiza tional drive-Well bet Joe will something remedy drawback JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE ETC Hail new United States Pattern Judges Association first learned through KFactor newletter NSRCA boast membership #45the Association has its basic goals standardization N/C Pattern Judging Interpretation Judges countrywide well training Judges rating competen cy upon basis performance consis tency ability impartialityhow can go wrong kind formatdues presently $6 per year fur ther information contact WE Semler SecretaryTreasurer 21103 5 Hew Hamp shire Avenue Torrance Ca 90502 213 3287958 UP NORTH AND TOWAPO THE WEST worthy AVP Lockport NY John Grigg has provided us report goingson part District II First May 4th Warm-Up Pylon Races held FLYING ACES Jamestown NY-though weather conditions left much desired ie 40 degrees temperature wind 20 mph heavy over cast occasional light rain 20 hardy contestants fought good fightas re gards categories flown flown did what Johns descrip tion Sport Pylon permitted aircraft met AMA requirements wing area vs engine size did util ize crankcase pressure First place went Al Baker Brantford Ontario best time 310 Second Barry Squire Pittaford NY best time 317 Third Harry Merrill Gowanda NY best time 307--Open Pylon allowed aircraft met AMA requirements did utilize crankcase pressure First place went team John Nelson/Dennis Thomas best time 157 Second George Balcolm Bemus Point NY best time 204 Third Dave Kelly Niagara Falls Ontario best time 22BFormula II two entries Rick Paine Brantford Ontar io winning over team Nelson/Thomas virtue 2 wins out 3 heats best time l530And ceiling dropped about 150 feet terest sanity called off Flying Formula 4 entries agreed left warmth cars trek home Other highlights reported John com prised Indoor Peanut Scale getto gather P/C Pulsars Lancaster NY held 11 April won Larry Lundy AMA 10002 20 second flight Cougar Static Display held Lockport Mall Niagara County N/C MAC connection Guy Lawson Barker NY Displayed free flight competition rubber towline powered models--At present John busily engaged arranging upstate District II membership meeting will held conjunction annual contest RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CHESTER scheduled June 7 8 1975 HO NEWS LETTER IS BAD NEWS Please make certain receive clubs newsletter order com munication barrier may eliminated-many thanks thus far received GEAR UP AND LOCKED! OhnPrsnl,e W,t hg, III DISTRICT REPORT Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School fnr Vet Children scntlarrd PA 17254 EDITOR CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DIRVE OAKDALE PA 15071 Back March MM taThed about electing AVP Southern Ohio West Va now have two candidates really interested holding position Dave Brown Francis Fluharty two well known modelers Ron feels either will excellent job Below printed brief resume Dave Francis live Ohio south 170 anywhere West Va please fill out ballot completely send Ron Mor gan Remember man elected will serving Part job will take views thoughts VP First Dave Brown As candidate associate VP Dis trict III south Southern Ohio Va would like submit follow ing background information goals membership am 29 years old married have August 49 two children wife Sally Secretary Treasurer HSRCA very active administration aspects modeling started flying model airplanes age six little help father joined AMA started flying competitively age eight flew control line freeflight both sport competitively until 1968 IVC bug bit Since time have become reasonably proficient R/C contest flying have enjoyed camaraderie finest bunch people world modelers goals AMA associate VP provide active readily available representative AMA members district whether 5/C C/L FF fly sport competition Lets make AMA organization un its members rather organiz ation unto itself Dave Brown 617 8534 Huddleston Dr Cincinnati Oh 45236 ** ** * * * * * ** * * Francis Fluharty AMA #31766 born October 11 1922 native West Virginia wife Edith have married 32 years have two children now married have 30 years service Conso lidated Gas Supply Corporation have building model airplanes since 1935 interest AMA programs have effect since 1939 includes aspects free flight control line radio control first interest rubber powered free flight indoor models Following three years Air Force during WW II became very active phases free flight control line flying 1956 constructed first radio con trol model flew home built radio gear have organized assisted organizing three model airplane clubs West Virginia organized present Vienna Sky Sharks MAC 1953 served its President seven years presently serve Leader Member board member clubs sponsoring organization Vienna Recreational Improvement Association am board member county Wood recreation commission pres ident Parks Recreation Cosun ission City Vienna have given assistance Vienna Sky Sharks activities think concept equal dis tribution representation District III very important would strive active visible Associate Vice President phases Model Aviation Francis Pluharty 504 21st Street Vienna WV 26105 304 2954100 * ** * ** * * ** * *** * UDave Brown OFrBnCiB Flubarty AMA NO Ballot must filled out completely postmarked no later June 30 1975 Mail Ron Morgan SS VC Scotland Pa 17254 LATE MEWS FLASH biggest meet District III 1975 will control line 40th Annual Cleveland Air Races July 4-6 Cleveland Hop kins International 1 Model Flying Field will 35 events 221 trophies World record trials will included information contact Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Ave Lyndhurst oh 44124 flar st et Colesi. ,d h CsrIir ini Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding IV Vice-President 5803 Fllerbie Street Lesohans MO 20801 RC Club Conn has circulated proposal State AMA representa tive seems getting good bit support clubs around country letters endorsing groups proposal have reviewed other mail other subject think might surprising few people considering amount con troversy being stirred up last few weeks hear some people youd think headquarters AMA being flooded just type mail Hot original proposal just sug gestion course people thinking constructive ways improve system Positive action might hear someone say idea goes district meeting voting takes place based states member pop ulation voting results would used VPs council meetings Also state representa tive would responsible contact local state government officials promote AMA activities princi pally presumably acquisitions publicowned land flying sites Some actual details mechanics suggestions have worked Out Some endorse ments interested clubs reflect precisly stick original language can sketched later after further development basic idea studying idea discussing other VPs find myself same doubts Assoc VP program Id like actual res ponsibility definition As sug gestion letter presented has no real definition duties speci fics no official bylaw status idea should work out new way running system laws should include new system new position merits idea important point im mediate value gets people volved working AMA business people thinking about AMA problems would also seem get statess members organized working together another tact some V55 have reviewing bylaws pos sible modernization area feel needs change nomination committees procedures Some us have discussing ways put Leader Members work nominating year Also some have felt club officers long term club workers should Leader members Weve also discussing program Assoc VP new proposal elected State representatives comes along ideas present themselves could tie some ideas togetber away Assoc VP elect man represent state about making duties position clear by-laws can tie creased Leader Member program nom inating procedures above Other ideas include study general management methods used other assoc iations utilize progress Anoth er appoint fifty state repre sentatives VP like instead Assoc V55 annual organized state meeting followed annual dis trict meeting enough show possibilities promising interest strong June 21 Executive Council will dis cuss Comn proposal other possibilities can get idea machinery writing headquarters think interest shows change member interest pro bably sparked recent increase communication utilized Council encourage members group cant help benefit interest constructive thought FROM JOHN SPALDING AIh.s d ia ippi to thss h CesoIo .. V DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl V Vice-President e17 Sooth 2OAvensse Sirnringhatrr AL 35205 Last week Radio Control flyers ser ious fun leapt autos fought traffic flying sites attached wings little planes bolted mufflers tiny engines obey neigh borhood noise laws went about business playing RC Acoustic decibel levels rose alarmingly however no mufflers bolted over mouths Miffed recent Hutchinson blowout some Pattern flyers sprinkling RC Product Manufacturers chose blame evil uncooperative wind AMA over Act God have turned Kansas wind toward Washington DC extra huffing puffing now rattling dishes saucers AMAs cupboard voicing unbridied wrath permanent Hutchinson site purchase decision hour moot Close behind Hutchinson flap no less hot air demanding its own attention has come magazine flap Filling void caused unheralded bankruptcy American Aircraft Modeler Academy has chosen tie no umbilical cords whima fortunes outside entrepreneur go its own way publish its own full drag monthly Confident shaking will descend pantry foundations AMA Headquarters personnel full steam ahead almost no staff increase Council blessings Ruffled publishes corival maga zines sniffing competition eyeing AMAs favorable nonprofit postage rate screaming foul predicting its demise Some RC flyers accustomed witnes sing RC Clubs split down middle 50 Model Aviation amoebalike mushroom overnight 2 3 successful new Clubs much same way Mickey Mouse wearing sorcerers apprentice cloak Walt Dis neys Fantasia saw broom sticks repro duce themselves threatening splin ter off begin own thing Perhaps members themselves can lay soap opera enigma rest renew 1976 dues magazine option basis remains Academy Model Aeronautics field good entertaining readable sub stitute its old communication ve hicle now receivership put street cost equal less before perhaps import antly ecologically lower friendly neighborhood noise decibel readings Speaking wind have heard latest thats wind? good can come it. Some Clubs individuals too asking have State Reparesentative State represent AMA act ha son between members District VPs Being average intelligence need YOtjR help manner want snip out coupon below mail want advice include letter will answer question Should have State Reps? Should dependant Assoc VPs? Should State Reps Assoc VPs combined? live District 5 help idea. OK? picture Disfrict 5s Official Photographer Mr Chris Joiner CoJ umbus Ga has finally washed up beach Chrrs toy piane fiyin Aint glad see pidure Chris2 Chris also Editor tI finest Newsletters ire utstrt ci -- of Col/Ft Bg RC guys newest addition AMAs Aero Honor Society Mewaletter Editors month Gary King Tropic Aeros Club coral Gables Florida Gary being mailed frasteable cer tificate noting President Larry King writes good articles Mewsletter too last issue see good friend charles Paz Santruce Puerto Rico donated prize Club contest met Chas 74 Mats wonder friends PR doing now Haventt heard Luis Rodreguez hope see Lake chas Are YOU going MATS year? should may last time see own back yard IIIai naKtky n VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee VI Vice- President 819 Mvrrdrake Batavia IL 80510 just finished reading first issue MODEL AVIATIOM very own magazine pretty good hopefully will get better issue publishers open constructive suggestions us can ask specific articles plans coverage special events have suggestions write down send will see get considered least few things would like see magazine First AMA By-Laws should printed AI4A member could have copy As articles would like see good write ups new engines mufflers throttles other equipment good scale drawings such Wylam Masterplans technical purely theoretical approaches new designs ideas Horace cain c contest coordina tor District VI has notified will resign September 1 1975 am looking replacement would like volunteer please let know job difficult does take some time month Horace has done fine job though has stir red up neighboring coordinators Some times way can get people knuckle down work Out conflicts contest Coordinator guidelines probably should modified too contests present large mileage restrictions between contests same date realistic Another problem lack Junior events RC Contests large two three-day RC Contest cannot get AAA classification have enough events enough Junior events meet present rules feel should changed too since RC meets de serving AAA status will probably discuss items future Executive Council meetings Start thinking now about attending next chicago Area model show Expo III will held Hovember 1 2 again DuPage County Fairgrounds Plans underway make show bigger better have trying get Associate Vice Presidents let know what going areas far no luck Hewaletters still getting have idea what clubs doing would like visit clubs Missouri Kentucky Indiana difficult ot get far Someday pleased proud effort must congratulate Carl Wheeley Bill Winter concerned carrying out what appeared monumental task Executive Coun cil requested council particularly Executive Director John Worth President John clemens have battered abused verbally model press Im sure us proud say played part making decision go direction believe majority AMA members wish goour own publication subject no outside influence Its true suppose organi zation size AMA officer daittned does dammed doesnt make best decision can what feedback have avail able membership magazine decision tough because knew would initially alienate some publisher friends long run felt-and still do-that member ship communication much impor tant say initially alienate because after said done will well better Model Aviation scene thing couple have chosen demean efforts AMA pro duce publication point ri dicule such editorial comment can serve lose readers renewal time comes around next October will offered choice receiving magazine just reprint monthly news section AMA open members up April 15 1975 receiving Model Aviation lieu Monthly Mailing ask read open mind come next October choice whether ot wish con tinue will yours majority members wish continue receive AMA will continue publish election district vice presi dents odd numbered districts will held toward end year District VII will represented two names ballot will names fourth term going 7- years Im proud have opportunity serve AMA feel its time let some extremely capable peopleand have District VIItake over position district vice president remind nominations VP open AMA Mominating Committee will meeting Hats usually Wednesday evening would August 6th Mow time thinking candidates nominations can accepted right up date meeting Send nominating letter copy AMA headquarters Candidate standards nomination pro cedures published April 1975 issue Monthly Mailing ask copy AMA HQ Jack Josaitis Dont forgetlet know like MODEL AVIATIOM magazine lawn Mehi,eMrnneta nsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Jack Josaitis VII Vice-President 23683 Lamresce Dearbnrn MI 48128 seeing first issue new publication Model Aviation arkna.La,,nNe Mea O5ohee 1s. VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank VIII Vicn-Presdent 2933 elackenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 second issue maga zine would like hear members district know Ill hear August 51 -re Jim McNeill] 617 South 20th Avenue 3 Birmingham Alaboma3520 AMA needs State Repi State. State Rep tie EJ D Assoc VP combined Usual secret box Screamers [] Youll I-ear plenty later no now NAME _ __ ADDRESS 1AMA# wxyome calaimt about rest Am aesm silence means approval gentle Texas breezes gusting 30 plus knots April did slow up anything speed Dallas Rounders spring contest good turn Out contestants happy see younger f ii ers out young Cleat Mike Bussell Dallas Coby Garcia Victor Radisi Houston Tom Derrick Gains yule events com bined Rounders put work Combat circles never did get over Thunderbirds contest Benbrook Lake Sorry Guys ill try make another time Hear some good flying despite winds what hear Houston Aero Modelers contests have well attended also Bill does Dicky DUKE Mitch hold up combat like did Dallas Got see talk some Cliff Cloud Climbers came Out spectate control line contest Tom Southern called other night Longview may delay contest until after HATS year small prob lem field Tom tells MACA plans run products report Fox engine may like Also talked Hugh Hunton CD Sky Deamons Shreveport looks good turn out welcomes AMA HQ will looking some Ohio property Wilmington Industrial Airport have some property could interested can afford can get use airfield contest possible HATS use may able close down length time What would like see AMA pro perty both coasts central could rotate HATS no problems reply questions have getting No cantt tell event directors will 75 Lake Charles HATS just have information Yes HATS planning meeting yes i did turn over some lists names category dir ectors As now seems stalling because plan live up promise live within budget qualified people within 500 miles knowledge has contacted Maybe HATS committee needs shaking up What about John have life time appointment writing can say sure will have control line Dist meeting Dallas June 21st will conjunction AAA controL line contest will have gone LA1FS Fort Sill soaring contest Jim Simpson could make also expecting good turn out Come June 29th hope visiting Scale Bash Abilene Ill camera hand 111 look ing good places way tried call during weekend can see am horn Try im evenings never bed before mi&dst would like wish IaCS luck talks city cosscil looking new site Maybe can get John Cone Lubbock show done HQ tells new pahlet subject about come out need help contact dont have contest oriented need help request newsletters see clubs have beginners programs Hot beginners kids pro grams like help AMA grow well over 50000 members now still growing So what ever doing can bad Celerd Iheh DkoS taem q Stan Chilton Ix IX Vice-President 1401A BoatS Hydreclic Street DISTRICT REPORTWichita Kansash72l 1 AMA STATE REPRESEMTATIVES Following corrected copy letter mailed Executive Council May 2nd 1975 concerning proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut creation AMA State Representative position state within van AMA districts February 5th 1975 proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut sug gesting creation new AMA officials state representatives seems become attractive thought given Since idea of-a State Representative will agenda June 2lst1975 Spring Executive Council Meeting would like put forth following ideas 1 Re-assign certain Associate Vice Presidents time creation state representatives 2 At time believe state representative should appointed VP district state located rather state official being elected general mem bers state official being appointed District VP would responsible VP also effect considerable savings AMA Headquarters paper work time effort incurred conducting elections necessary State Reps elected 3 State Representatives well other appointments made District VPs should year year basis appoint ments should year period new slate appointments being made District VP beginning calendar year appoint ments could very same people previous year nece ssarily 4 A District Meeting between District VP State Representatives should required VP meeting should held once year preferably 30 60 days before Spring Coun cil Meeting just soon spring Couascil Meeting agenda published Some allowances re iurinemeat travel expense should made State epresentatiwe lodging should provided full State Representative during time tbe District Meeting Replacement certain Associate VP State Representatives would give State Representative clear-cut area responsibility bounded State represents Some present Associ ate Vice Presidents area responsibili ty often very fuzzy some Associate VPs elected represent special interest aspects model aviation mation State Representative system could create larger reservoir po tential officers AMA future strongly urge give serious consideration State Repre sentative Proposal presented Radio Control Club Connecticut recommend institute State Repre sentative format next Executive Council Meeting SIOUX FALLS DISTRICT MEETING District IX Meeting banquet Sioux Falls South Dakota April 26th just super meeting good food planned meeting enter tainment llent meeting site ny Clemens AMA President John Donovan ably assisted Bill Beck Pres Sioux Falls R/C Club Ken Williams Secretary Las Bloonhall VP Keith Brown others helped make meeting time long remember present entertainment meeting pro vided Ren Fetzer very accomplished magician member Sioux Falls B/C Club still cant figure out Ren able turn 3* coffee can full milk over Johonie Clemens head crank Johnnie s right arm pump milk out Johnnie s left elbow another container thus emptying inverted can sitting Johnnies head Clemens isnt talking about either Ren magic show audience good humor setting stage sparkling show Johnnie Clemens Texas philosophy Johnnie still coupled wit some serious explanations AMA model airplane hobby last pert meeting reserved questions floor Johonie both answering questions AMA members subjects Fargo North Dakota 250 miles north Sioux Falls well represented Lonnie Kroeber Bruce Bina Paul Kegel Linda end Seymour Olson lovely wife also welcomed modelers drove over Iowa AMA District VII Dean Copeland District IX Scale Contest Board drove up Omaha beautiful wife Jan sincerely thank attended first ever District IX Meeting making very memorable successful Its events such make effort trying good representative worthwhile DRIVING IN TME RIVER driving southabout lPD miles south Sioux Falls return leg three day trip drove squarely 52 Model Aviation dark middle cloudburst lasted over hour AMA President John Clemens busy writing glanced up said Hey Stan gonna quit driving river get up highway again WAIE UP ElM Continuing trip back Wichita stopped Saline Kansas gas 1130 pm impulse called Cloyd Zn Zimmerman SAFE Club newsletter editor insisted drop home cup coffee very nice chat Zim wife inued way 130 am Didnt know modelers never get sleepy talk about model airplanes OMAHAWES R/C CLUB MEETING AMA Pres Johnnie Clemens also visited regular monthly meeting Omahawks R/C Club Friday April 25th Omahawks invited members other area clubs attend also meeting held classroom automobile manufacturers instructional technical school beautiful large room adjacent coffee bar snack shop refreshments Dean Copeland District IX Scale Rep Roy Hogan District IX Soaring Advisory Committeeman both attended meeting Its really fun meet modelers face face know elected officers trying fi cars get know members wishes concerns thats what AMA about Its us Ae,s s,s , s x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim X Vice-President 1100 West Sh Fresce CA 93705 among few getting Old Run Around AMA Headquarters dont go Straight Top Johnny Clemens Hes leader First try Leader Members Officers own club try nearest Asso ciate Vice President conserve space Ill list California Associate Vice Presidents month Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA John Pond 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA Jim Scarborough P0 Box 393 Lawodale CA Its up put representatives work end Ill thing possible make sure re ceive special communication AMA Headquarters copies appurte nant replies way will Up very latest information latest news California HATS have made formal written proposal Perry J Fliakas Deputy Assistant Sec retary Defense permission use Los Alamitos HATS site July August 1976 have warm feeling has heard AMA thanks letters Congress President Ford day watch word Mr Fliakas reaction proposal Special salute Don Tankeraley edi tor EBRC Carrier May 1975 issue first club newsletter Ive seen complete reproduction 1975 AMA Membership Application Saturday evening Nay 3 during MACS Show AMA District meeting Johnny Clemens John Worth along Marlene Several thou sand people saw very attractive AMA booth tended kept us busy answering questions dispensing AMA materials very little time us see marvelous exhibits About 80 people attended AMA District meeting Besides District Officers Ed Nagerlin Jim Scarborough Granger Wil hams Bill Northrop Pete Brandt Russ Barrera dignitaries also included past AMA President Cliff Weirick MATS Execu tive Committee member Jan Sakert old friends Matty Sullivan Walt Schroder subjects discussed cluded AMAs new magazine Model Avia tion permanent AMA property sites proposed By-Laws changes HATS Execu tive Committee views selection available HATS sites AAAA rating US Free Flight Championships John Worth John Clemens hassled about Executive Coun cils magazine decision appeared primary objection AMA membership allowed vote magazine None nega tive opinion seemed realize elected members Executive Council felt voted majority members districts desired According AMA Headquarters during past two years 77% AMA members have voted desire magazine paying additional fee along annual AMA duss case coming October AMA member will have opportunity decide whether wants Model Aviation because 1976 AMA dues renewal notice will provide full details choice informal meeting everybody opportunity raise questions answers Unfortunately much time spent questioning mag azine issue others present limited opportunity raising questions also importance spoke few people after meet ing during next day hopefully remaining questions answer ed address begin ning column have letter Michael 0 Mathis AMA 66251 sailor stationed Gusm Mike says disagree opposition AMA publishing its own magazine commend because Monthly Mailing column March says will support decision has made belief Mike members District X oppose principle AMA publishing its own magazine thats voted way did also now opinion majority AMA mem bers want magazine must support will majority have another letter Don Gutridge AMA 77580 Don Public Relations Manager BIRD Club Carson materials Don sent obvious has done great deal benefi cial work behalf BIRDs AMA Don working programs aimed helping improve future modeling also sending information Larry Bolich AMA Headquarters ideas Don can reached 2401 Gondar Avenue Long Reach California 90815 P/C Pattern Flyer Join NSRCA Secretary Sally Brown promises NSRCA will inform members what other pattern enthusiasts doing thinking will help way enjoy hobby frivolous news letter editorials about nonessential politics fictional stories against AMA will hopefully change worthwhile exchange pattern flying information NMPRA has done much over years promote Pylon Pacing years have awaited organization RC pat tern Flyers typical old gripe Knows Better Pattern Flyers What Want After years experi encing rules voted non-pattern flying contest board members Pattern Flyers finally discovered least few have sacrifice some pattern flying practise contests can develop improvements prime terests Better Judges better rules Hopefully too distant future will arise scale associa tion Some have hoped Scale Association would insist AMA Scale scrapped favor FAI Scale Sport Scale improved desired Scale Flyers renamed AMA Scale emphasis best two flight perfor mances also element Scale Flyers strongly favor optional elimination BOM rule list. 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Ogo iqtse Homer Smith Xl Vice-President 1417 NW l9lst5treet DISTRICT REPORTSeatdeWA95177 have just received first issue Model Aviation first issue since June 1966 say am pleased impressed vast understatement staff has done excellent job putting out complete magazine such short time congratulated issue contains goad balance material parts aeromodel ling hobby Someone sure find part covered major ity will find things new magazine atart something new will also find some fami liar parts well points made magazine will good help magazine channel coutmunication Use part hobby covered well enough contribute some material get others same will amaze well works will regular fraturest some have mentioned have met some new authors column editors renewed acquaintance others regular features will District Vice President columns another step communication channel Since objective communicate District hereby offer space selective basis anyone has message mem bers district wont guaran tee print everything will best anything immoral illegal opportunity speak everyone area Academy whole Dont say didnt have opportunity Another thing remember ia time year consider elec tion officers Odd numbered districts up election includes Make feelings known what Academy about worst thing world silence August 53

A M* AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U 7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 monthly mailing AMA HQ Executive Director No 101 NEWSSTAND FOR MODEL AVIATION Now AMA magazine busi ness subject getting careful scrutiny general feeling exposure potential new members vital necessity long term AMA growth Newsstand circulation obvious means getting exposure--it tremendously important AMAs growth past ten years largely attribu table kind exposure via American Aircraft Modeler magazine largest newsstand exposure model magazines Nowever direction entered lightly involves printing thousands maga zines actually sold con siderable cost factor inherent also makes tremendous difference newsstand distributor usedsome very effective not available usemost will distribute competing magazines Whether AMA goes newsstand route depends upon factors moat important has dis tributor use coupled number copies distributed can come up right combination means well probably go route wont happen year simply because everything depends upon well new magazine accepted AMA membership real answer question will come last quarter 1975 current members sent re newal information will include option getting magazine TEMPORARY REVISION TO AMA MEMBER FEES Because reprints AMA News pages new magazine currently available former $12 membership has temporarily discontinued Such re prints expected available again 1976 members dont choose receive magazine meantime $10 membership has sub stituted includes regular membership benefits no publications except rule book So choice now joining AMA during balance 1975 either $10 $17 1976 reprint service restored nopublication membership will dropped except Juniors Seniors AMA Executive Councils approving temporary $10 membership made plain strictly special transitional situation year basic policy AMA has yearsand continues be-to provide adult member general news AMA business vital ingredient communications bet ween national organization its adult members council action concerning revised fees made through combination mail phone approval action further verified basic council think ing members should given choice minimum communications magazine membership fees scaled accordingly Thus 1976 members may expect again offered choice will serve very realistic vote magazinethose choose will pay dont choose READ THE FINE PRINT issue includes very lengthy minutes minutes Feb 15 AMA Executive Council meeting-the longest set minutes ever believe Theres lots good information about AMA operates background key decisions including controversial about new magazine details district representative voted pros cons about aspects AMA mat ters Its lot text lot fine printto save spacebut its im portant care about AMA dues dollars spent Take time little bits necessary learn about own organization Remember too straight stuff-approved 13 elected officers AMAso its man snow job NFFS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 1974 Joe Mekina Senior Barberton Ohio won first place award $600 National Free Flight Societys 1974 Scholarship program Second place $400 went Bill Shailer Detroit third place $300 went Richard Maccleary Birmingham NI 1975 AMA match up $1000 funds NFFS next scho larship program details joint AMANFFS program worked out com mittees organization EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO MEET JUNE 21 Originally set May 17 Spring meeting AMA Executive Council has rescheduled June 21 meeting will Dayton Ohio will include visit former Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington Wilming ton site currently being explored possible AMA property purchase al ternative possibility purchase property Nutchinson Kansas Follow ing Wilmington visit decision re lating Nutchinson vs Wilmington expected Other council agenda items June 21 meeting 1 Magazine status review Actual vs projected costs will compared will current policies regarding contents advertising number pages other details 2 1976 Reprint Number pages contents AMA News offered choosing receive entire magazine will explored determine what will offered 1976 what cost 3 Budget review comparison actual vs budgeted AMA overall income ex penses will made particu lar purpose estimating what 1976 dues structure should 4 1975 Bats Current status par ticular emphasis budgeting will reviewed concern present whether recruitment officials progressing satisfactorily view reduced budgeting purpose whether some adjustment compensation needed 5 1976 Possibilities will discus sed narrowing down choices likely location General possibilities exist firm 6 PR Review report AMAs new fulltime director will reviewed see current priorities costs satisfactory guidance oper ations during balance 1975 7 State Representatives Consideration proposal establish state AMA representatives will given along review current VP Associate VP relationship goal improving AMA member repre sentation executive council actions Note review will also consider other district representation August 45 such contest boards contest coor dinators advisory committee 8 Status SAC Related agenda item 7 tabled previous council meetingt whether continue Soaring Advisory Committee RC Contest Board elimi nate SAC favor National Soaring Society representation board 9 Contest Coordinator Term Also rela ted item 7 will consider pos sible revision normal term office end July 1 rather end December latter current causes problems new CC appointed because activity new contest season usually well underway Jan 1 10 Contest Board Name Change Consid eration will given by-laws proposal change name Con test Rules Board accurately reflect business beard much nonrules business though con test related goes contest boards properly council change would help clarify intent scope board activity 11 1974 Nats Problems Event cate gory director policies procedures will reviewed connection particular CL contestant problem what anything should done solve problem simi lar ones future 12 Award Nominations Possible AMA Fel lowships Distinguished Service Awards will considered based nominations AMA members clubs council members 13 Junior Programs Although no speci fic programs have submitted council AMA HQ suggestions questions will considered pos sible implementation lieu such programs 14 Other Business Other items will considered time permits NEW RULES FOR FILM LIBRARY As things few can spoil things majority AMAs Film Library Service no exception As result some people have damaged films delayed return longer reasonable some new rules ser vice have put effect basic idea require larger deposit less money returned film held too long actual cost rental follow ruleswhich quite reasonablehas gone upbut $1 $2 $3 deposit however now $15 AMA clubs Busy AMA booth Model Craft Show MACS California ably staffed AMA Vice-President Alex Chisoim wife Marlene--shes also AMA Contest Director AMA movies also shown special theater behind booth $22 others full deposit will refunded return film AMA forward next address list within 30 days held longer progressively reduced refund will madeno refund held over 90 days MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER 511000 Last years alltime high membership over 52000 surpassed last month theres no sign letup steady growth rate currently running about 17% ahead 1974 rate con tinues well end year topping 60000-three times what membership 10 years ago C,,ctetMi, Ma,achutts amphi, Isl,dVrm, Cliff Piper I Vice-President Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinsonNH03811 well first issue new publication looks real fine think well make regardless tempted formation couple new groups Nhere have such attempt sparked magazine propose become viable membership organization will better bunch modelers because will better respond publishers manufacturers first place new members group come few disen chanted AMA members will fun watch fur fly group maintain negative approach has apparent ramblings writings second place join new organ ization will great majority model builders truly dont know aspiring conspirators havent just worked way called hierarchy tried coup John Scott Jr has called given resignation Control Line Con test Board member ef fective June 1st shall name replacement next column THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH JOHN FOR YOUR FINE YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDI CATION YOU HAVE GREAT PERFORMANCE RECORD AND REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE TO AMA AND TO YOUR FELLOW MODELERS Ill miss will hope see meets John Executive Council meeting has reset June 21st Dayton Ohio area may still time inputs field meet deadline look results next issue big high lights will proposed appoint ment State representatives place Associate VPs think great idea have seen lot support other districts am es pecially proud Radio Control Club Connecticut has made pro posal received very interesting phone inquiry night last week about May 12 Ms Kathy Clean Aviscom Inc childrens television series called Big Blue Marble syndicated Saturday morning show whole network show picks up sort interesting things places want series Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation DISTRICT REPORT FROM P 46 model aviation New England will filming Goombahs meet South Shore fun fly Wakefield bash may have made Brimfield RC Float meet gave few other meet dates descriptions broad spectrum interest further encouraged contact head quarters some information Delta Dart program should natural show Sooooo Watch out people may filmed Big Blue Marble New York outfit hut apparently want New England because broad casting stations up way charlie Learoyd has moved new address Hill Road West Groton Mass Zip 01472 Thanks invite housewarming charlie have daughter being married June 14th must forego hospitality Kathy Look over Contest Calendar will writing up ones area time partly due du plication partly because am real sure printing date Hope fully issue will mail June 15th See Fitchburg Airport June 28-29th Flying Goombahs DC club have volunteered help out big RC championships Al Hovotnik has volunteered work Hats RC Pattern few days Thanks Al read before Council Meeting June 21st please give inputs may have proposed permanent site on Ohio area r agenda items published issue hope Cliff Piper N Jnt rk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 35-25 213 street Bayside NY 11351 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Having just received first issue revived AMA magazine MODEL AVIATION must say am very favorably impressed hope tooit represents magnificent effort resultant success can characterize production labor loveKudos Carl Wheeley Bill Winter competent dedi cated staffnext Executive Council meeting now scheduled 21 June Dayton Ohio--not too far promising potential 1976 HATS site Wilmington Oh shall see what shall see-as usual agenda should sufficiently challenging since time abort get ideas earliest mailget involved ASSOCIATION-OF-THE-MOHTH Continuing promotion association idea get THE RADIO CONTROL COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND MODELERS INC comprises following imposing list member-clubs South Shore Radio Control Club 495th B/C Squadron Inc Cape Ann P/C Club Inc New London Prop Busters Inc Fitchburg-Leominster Yankee N/C Club H/C Divot Diggers Nerrimac Valley AirIstocrats P/C Prop Busters Inc New England Radio Control Modelers Southern New Hampshire P/C Club charles River P/C Club Quin apoxet Model Airplane Club North Eas tern Drone Society Inc Hew Hamp shire Flying Tigers--though District II admiringly devote space Council AMA charter Ho 1284 fine example what can accomplished power asso ciationbesides should column provincial scope geographical otherwiseP SOCIAL NOTE Thirteenth Model Aeronautical Din nerDance sponsored held Gar den State Circle Burners Inc 10 May Elmwood Park NJ enjoy able affair attracted modelers both NJ NY--attendance very good despite fact affair held Mothers Day Eve Man-At Work Walt Schroder shared dais distinct honor addres sing warm wonderful assemblage modelers ladies APTITUDE FOR APATHY Inarticulation weakest linka real District II fighter battle improved communication greater articulation Joe Friend Men mouth Model Airplane Club Inc located area Freehold HJ--Jua editor clubs fine news letter also serves well N/C Contest Directorhis next effort area will District II N/C Pattern championships held Lakehurst NJ August 24 1975for details contact Joe 82 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 2014628324Joe aspires toward connecting clubs annual pat tern contest National SemiFinals P/C Aerobatics plan ie would like see District Semi-Finals Program contests categories organized aimed ultimately relieving load Nationals Joe continues have resources organiza tional drive-Well bet Joe will something remedy drawback JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE ETC Hail new United States Pattern Judges Association first learned through KFactor newletter NSRCA boast membership #45the Association has its basic goals standardization N/C Pattern Judging Interpretation Judges countrywide well training Judges rating competen cy upon basis performance consis tency ability impartialityhow can go wrong kind formatdues presently $6 per year fur ther information contact WE Semler SecretaryTreasurer 21103 5 Hew Hamp shire Avenue Torrance Ca 90502 213 3287958 UP NORTH AND TOWAPO THE WEST worthy AVP Lockport NY John Grigg has provided us report goingson part District II First May 4th Warm-Up Pylon Races held FLYING ACES Jamestown NY-though weather conditions left much desired ie 40 degrees temperature wind 20 mph heavy over cast occasional light rain 20 hardy contestants fought good fightas re gards categories flown flown did what Johns descrip tion Sport Pylon permitted aircraft met AMA requirements wing area vs engine size did util ize crankcase pressure First place went Al Baker Brantford Ontario best time 310 Second Barry Squire Pittaford NY best time 317 Third Harry Merrill Gowanda NY best time 307--Open Pylon allowed aircraft met AMA requirements did utilize crankcase pressure First place went team John Nelson/Dennis Thomas best time 157 Second George Balcolm Bemus Point NY best time 204 Third Dave Kelly Niagara Falls Ontario best time 22BFormula II two entries Rick Paine Brantford Ontar io winning over team Nelson/Thomas virtue 2 wins out 3 heats best time l530And ceiling dropped about 150 feet terest sanity called off Flying Formula 4 entries agreed left warmth cars trek home Other highlights reported John com prised Indoor Peanut Scale getto gather P/C Pulsars Lancaster NY held 11 April won Larry Lundy AMA 10002 20 second flight Cougar Static Display held Lockport Mall Niagara County N/C MAC connection Guy Lawson Barker NY Displayed free flight competition rubber towline powered models--At present John busily engaged arranging upstate District II membership meeting will held conjunction annual contest RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CHESTER scheduled June 7 8 1975 HO NEWS LETTER IS BAD NEWS Please make certain receive clubs newsletter order com munication barrier may eliminated-many thanks thus far received GEAR UP AND LOCKED! OhnPrsnl,e W,t hg, III DISTRICT REPORT Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School fnr Vet Children scntlarrd PA 17254 EDITOR CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DIRVE OAKDALE PA 15071 Back March MM taThed about electing AVP Southern Ohio West Va now have two candidates really interested holding position Dave Brown Francis Fluharty two well known modelers Ron feels either will excellent job Below printed brief resume Dave Francis live Ohio south 170 anywhere West Va please fill out ballot completely send Ron Mor gan Remember man elected will serving Part job will take views thoughts VP First Dave Brown As candidate associate VP Dis trict III south Southern Ohio Va would like submit follow ing background information goals membership am 29 years old married have August 49 two children wife Sally Secretary Treasurer HSRCA very active administration aspects modeling started flying model airplanes age six little help father joined AMA started flying competitively age eight flew control line freeflight both sport competitively until 1968 IVC bug bit Since time have become reasonably proficient R/C contest flying have enjoyed camaraderie finest bunch people world modelers goals AMA associate VP provide active readily available representative AMA members district whether 5/C C/L FF fly sport competition Lets make AMA organization un its members rather organiz ation unto itself Dave Brown 617 8534 Huddleston Dr Cincinnati Oh 45236 ** ** * * * * * ** * * Francis Fluharty AMA #31766 born October 11 1922 native West Virginia wife Edith have married 32 years have two children now married have 30 years service Conso lidated Gas Supply Corporation have building model airplanes since 1935 interest AMA programs have effect since 1939 includes aspects free flight control line radio control first interest rubber powered free flight indoor models Following three years Air Force during WW II became very active phases free flight control line flying 1956 constructed first radio con trol model flew home built radio gear have organized assisted organizing three model airplane clubs West Virginia organized present Vienna Sky Sharks MAC 1953 served its President seven years presently serve Leader Member board member clubs sponsoring organization Vienna Recreational Improvement Association am board member county Wood recreation commission pres ident Parks Recreation Cosun ission City Vienna have given assistance Vienna Sky Sharks activities think concept equal dis tribution representation District III very important would strive active visible Associate Vice President phases Model Aviation Francis Pluharty 504 21st Street Vienna WV 26105 304 2954100 * ** * ** * * ** * *** * UDave Brown OFrBnCiB Flubarty AMA NO Ballot must filled out completely postmarked no later June 30 1975 Mail Ron Morgan SS VC Scotland Pa 17254 LATE MEWS FLASH biggest meet District III 1975 will control line 40th Annual Cleveland Air Races July 4-6 Cleveland Hop kins International 1 Model Flying Field will 35 events 221 trophies World record trials will included information contact Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Ave Lyndhurst oh 44124 flar st et Colesi. ,d h CsrIir ini Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding IV Vice-President 5803 Fllerbie Street Lesohans MO 20801 RC Club Conn has circulated proposal State AMA representa tive seems getting good bit support clubs around country letters endorsing groups proposal have reviewed other mail other subject think might surprising few people considering amount con troversy being stirred up last few weeks hear some people youd think headquarters AMA being flooded just type mail Hot original proposal just sug gestion course people thinking constructive ways improve system Positive action might hear someone say idea goes district meeting voting takes place based states member pop ulation voting results would used VPs council meetings Also state representa tive would responsible contact local state government officials promote AMA activities princi pally presumably acquisitions publicowned land flying sites Some actual details mechanics suggestions have worked Out Some endorse ments interested clubs reflect precisly stick original language can sketched later after further development basic idea studying idea discussing other VPs find myself same doubts Assoc VP program Id like actual res ponsibility definition As sug gestion letter presented has no real definition duties speci fics no official bylaw status idea should work out new way running system laws should include new system new position merits idea important point im mediate value gets people volved working AMA business people thinking about AMA problems would also seem get statess members organized working together another tact some V55 have reviewing bylaws pos sible modernization area feel needs change nomination committees procedures Some us have discussing ways put Leader Members work nominating year Also some have felt club officers long term club workers should Leader members Weve also discussing program Assoc VP new proposal elected State representatives comes along ideas present themselves could tie some ideas togetber away Assoc VP elect man represent state about making duties position clear by-laws can tie creased Leader Member program nom inating procedures above Other ideas include study general management methods used other assoc iations utilize progress Anoth er appoint fifty state repre sentatives VP like instead Assoc V55 annual organized state meeting followed annual dis trict meeting enough show possibilities promising interest strong June 21 Executive Council will dis cuss Comn proposal other possibilities can get idea machinery writing headquarters think interest shows change member interest pro bably sparked recent increase communication utilized Council encourage members group cant help benefit interest constructive thought FROM JOHN SPALDING AIh.s d ia ippi to thss h CesoIo .. V DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl V Vice-President e17 Sooth 2OAvensse Sirnringhatrr AL 35205 Last week Radio Control flyers ser ious fun leapt autos fought traffic flying sites attached wings little planes bolted mufflers tiny engines obey neigh borhood noise laws went about business playing RC Acoustic decibel levels rose alarmingly however no mufflers bolted over mouths Miffed recent Hutchinson blowout some Pattern flyers sprinkling RC Product Manufacturers chose blame evil uncooperative wind AMA over Act God have turned Kansas wind toward Washington DC extra huffing puffing now rattling dishes saucers AMAs cupboard voicing unbridied wrath permanent Hutchinson site purchase decision hour moot Close behind Hutchinson flap no less hot air demanding its own attention has come magazine flap Filling void caused unheralded bankruptcy American Aircraft Modeler Academy has chosen tie no umbilical cords whima fortunes outside entrepreneur go its own way publish its own full drag monthly Confident shaking will descend pantry foundations AMA Headquarters personnel full steam ahead almost no staff increase Council blessings Ruffled publishes corival maga zines sniffing competition eyeing AMAs favorable nonprofit postage rate screaming foul predicting its demise Some RC flyers accustomed witnes sing RC Clubs split down middle 50 Model Aviation amoebalike mushroom overnight 2 3 successful new Clubs much same way Mickey Mouse wearing sorcerers apprentice cloak Walt Dis neys Fantasia saw broom sticks repro duce themselves threatening splin ter off begin own thing Perhaps members themselves can lay soap opera enigma rest renew 1976 dues magazine option basis remains Academy Model Aeronautics field good entertaining readable sub stitute its old communication ve hicle now receivership put street cost equal less before perhaps import antly ecologically lower friendly neighborhood noise decibel readings Speaking wind have heard latest thats wind? good can come it. Some Clubs individuals too asking have State Reparesentative State represent AMA act ha son between members District VPs Being average intelligence need YOtjR help manner want snip out coupon below mail want advice include letter will answer question Should have State Reps? Should dependant Assoc VPs? Should State Reps Assoc VPs combined? live District 5 help idea. OK? picture Disfrict 5s Official Photographer Mr Chris Joiner CoJ umbus Ga has finally washed up beach Chrrs toy piane fiyin Aint glad see pidure Chris2 Chris also Editor tI finest Newsletters ire utstrt ci -- of Col/Ft Bg RC guys newest addition AMAs Aero Honor Society Mewaletter Editors month Gary King Tropic Aeros Club coral Gables Florida Gary being mailed frasteable cer tificate noting President Larry King writes good articles Mewsletter too last issue see good friend charles Paz Santruce Puerto Rico donated prize Club contest met Chas 74 Mats wonder friends PR doing now Haventt heard Luis Rodreguez hope see Lake chas Are YOU going MATS year? should may last time see own back yard IIIai naKtky n VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee VI Vice- President 819 Mvrrdrake Batavia IL 80510 just finished reading first issue MODEL AVIATIOM very own magazine pretty good hopefully will get better issue publishers open constructive suggestions us can ask specific articles plans coverage special events have suggestions write down send will see get considered least few things would like see magazine First AMA By-Laws should printed AI4A member could have copy As articles would like see good write ups new engines mufflers throttles other equipment good scale drawings such Wylam Masterplans technical purely theoretical approaches new designs ideas Horace cain c contest coordina tor District VI has notified will resign September 1 1975 am looking replacement would like volunteer please let know job difficult does take some time month Horace has done fine job though has stir red up neighboring coordinators Some times way can get people knuckle down work Out conflicts contest Coordinator guidelines probably should modified too contests present large mileage restrictions between contests same date realistic Another problem lack Junior events RC Contests large two three-day RC Contest cannot get AAA classification have enough events enough Junior events meet present rules feel should changed too since RC meets de serving AAA status will probably discuss items future Executive Council meetings Start thinking now about attending next chicago Area model show Expo III will held Hovember 1 2 again DuPage County Fairgrounds Plans underway make show bigger better have trying get Associate Vice Presidents let know what going areas far no luck Hewaletters still getting have idea what clubs doing would like visit clubs Missouri Kentucky Indiana difficult ot get far Someday pleased proud effort must congratulate Carl Wheeley Bill Winter concerned carrying out what appeared monumental task Executive Coun cil requested council particularly Executive Director John Worth President John clemens have battered abused verbally model press Im sure us proud say played part making decision go direction believe majority AMA members wish goour own publication subject no outside influence Its true suppose organi zation size AMA officer daittned does dammed doesnt make best decision can what feedback have avail able membership magazine decision tough because knew would initially alienate some publisher friends long run felt-and still do-that member ship communication much impor tant say initially alienate because after said done will well better Model Aviation scene thing couple have chosen demean efforts AMA pro duce publication point ri dicule such editorial comment can serve lose readers renewal time comes around next October will offered choice receiving magazine just reprint monthly news section AMA open members up April 15 1975 receiving Model Aviation lieu Monthly Mailing ask read open mind come next October choice whether ot wish con tinue will yours majority members wish continue receive AMA will continue publish election district vice presi dents odd numbered districts will held toward end year District VII will represented two names ballot will names fourth term going 7- years Im proud have opportunity serve AMA feel its time let some extremely capable peopleand have District VIItake over position district vice president remind nominations VP open AMA Mominating Committee will meeting Hats usually Wednesday evening would August 6th Mow time thinking candidates nominations can accepted right up date meeting Send nominating letter copy AMA headquarters Candidate standards nomination pro cedures published April 1975 issue Monthly Mailing ask copy AMA HQ Jack Josaitis Dont forgetlet know like MODEL AVIATIOM magazine lawn Mehi,eMrnneta nsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Jack Josaitis VII Vice-President 23683 Lamresce Dearbnrn MI 48128 seeing first issue new publication Model Aviation arkna.La,,nNe Mea O5ohee 1s. VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank VIII Vicn-Presdent 2933 elackenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 second issue maga zine would like hear members district know Ill hear August 51 -re Jim McNeill] 617 South 20th Avenue 3 Birmingham Alaboma3520 AMA needs State Repi State. State Rep tie EJ D Assoc VP combined Usual secret box Screamers [] Youll I-ear plenty later no now NAME _ __ ADDRESS 1AMA# wxyome calaimt about rest Am aesm silence means approval gentle Texas breezes gusting 30 plus knots April did slow up anything speed Dallas Rounders spring contest good turn Out contestants happy see younger f ii ers out young Cleat Mike Bussell Dallas Coby Garcia Victor Radisi Houston Tom Derrick Gains yule events com bined Rounders put work Combat circles never did get over Thunderbirds contest Benbrook Lake Sorry Guys ill try make another time Hear some good flying despite winds what hear Houston Aero Modelers contests have well attended also Bill does Dicky DUKE Mitch hold up combat like did Dallas Got see talk some Cliff Cloud Climbers came Out spectate control line contest Tom Southern called other night Longview may delay contest until after HATS year small prob lem field Tom tells MACA plans run products report Fox engine may like Also talked Hugh Hunton CD Sky Deamons Shreveport looks good turn out welcomes AMA HQ will looking some Ohio property Wilmington Industrial Airport have some property could interested can afford can get use airfield contest possible HATS use may able close down length time What would like see AMA pro perty both coasts central could rotate HATS no problems reply questions have getting No cantt tell event directors will 75 Lake Charles HATS just have information Yes HATS planning meeting yes i did turn over some lists names category dir ectors As now seems stalling because plan live up promise live within budget qualified people within 500 miles knowledge has contacted Maybe HATS committee needs shaking up What about John have life time appointment writing can say sure will have control line Dist meeting Dallas June 21st will conjunction AAA controL line contest will have gone LA1FS Fort Sill soaring contest Jim Simpson could make also expecting good turn out Come June 29th hope visiting Scale Bash Abilene Ill camera hand 111 look ing good places way tried call during weekend can see am horn Try im evenings never bed before mi&dst would like wish IaCS luck talks city cosscil looking new site Maybe can get John Cone Lubbock show done HQ tells new pahlet subject about come out need help contact dont have contest oriented need help request newsletters see clubs have beginners programs Hot beginners kids pro grams like help AMA grow well over 50000 members now still growing So what ever doing can bad Celerd Iheh DkoS taem q Stan Chilton Ix IX Vice-President 1401A BoatS Hydreclic Street DISTRICT REPORTWichita Kansash72l 1 AMA STATE REPRESEMTATIVES Following corrected copy letter mailed Executive Council May 2nd 1975 concerning proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut creation AMA State Representative position state within van AMA districts February 5th 1975 proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut sug gesting creation new AMA officials state representatives seems become attractive thought given Since idea of-a State Representative will agenda June 2lst1975 Spring Executive Council Meeting would like put forth following ideas 1 Re-assign certain Associate Vice Presidents time creation state representatives 2 At time believe state representative should appointed VP district state located rather state official being elected general mem bers state official being appointed District VP would responsible VP also effect considerable savings AMA Headquarters paper work time effort incurred conducting elections necessary State Reps elected 3 State Representatives well other appointments made District VPs should year year basis appoint ments should year period new slate appointments being made District VP beginning calendar year appoint ments could very same people previous year nece ssarily 4 A District Meeting between District VP State Representatives should required VP meeting should held once year preferably 30 60 days before Spring Coun cil Meeting just soon spring Couascil Meeting agenda published Some allowances re iurinemeat travel expense should made State epresentatiwe lodging should provided full State Representative during time tbe District Meeting Replacement certain Associate VP State Representatives would give State Representative clear-cut area responsibility bounded State represents Some present Associ ate Vice Presidents area responsibili ty often very fuzzy some Associate VPs elected represent special interest aspects model aviation mation State Representative system could create larger reservoir po tential officers AMA future strongly urge give serious consideration State Repre sentative Proposal presented Radio Control Club Connecticut recommend institute State Repre sentative format next Executive Council Meeting SIOUX FALLS DISTRICT MEETING District IX Meeting banquet Sioux Falls South Dakota April 26th just super meeting good food planned meeting enter tainment llent meeting site ny Clemens AMA President John Donovan ably assisted Bill Beck Pres Sioux Falls R/C Club Ken Williams Secretary Las Bloonhall VP Keith Brown others helped make meeting time long remember present entertainment meeting pro vided Ren Fetzer very accomplished magician member Sioux Falls B/C Club still cant figure out Ren able turn 3* coffee can full milk over Johonie Clemens head crank Johnnie s right arm pump milk out Johnnie s left elbow another container thus emptying inverted can sitting Johnnies head Clemens isnt talking about either Ren magic show audience good humor setting stage sparkling show Johnnie Clemens Texas philosophy Johnnie still coupled wit some serious explanations AMA model airplane hobby last pert meeting reserved questions floor Johonie both answering questions AMA members subjects Fargo North Dakota 250 miles north Sioux Falls well represented Lonnie Kroeber Bruce Bina Paul Kegel Linda end Seymour Olson lovely wife also welcomed modelers drove over Iowa AMA District VII Dean Copeland District IX Scale Contest Board drove up Omaha beautiful wife Jan sincerely thank attended first ever District IX Meeting making very memorable successful Its events such make effort trying good representative worthwhile DRIVING IN TME RIVER driving southabout lPD miles south Sioux Falls return leg three day trip drove squarely 52 Model Aviation dark middle cloudburst lasted over hour AMA President John Clemens busy writing glanced up said Hey Stan gonna quit driving river get up highway again WAIE UP ElM Continuing trip back Wichita stopped Saline Kansas gas 1130 pm impulse called Cloyd Zn Zimmerman SAFE Club newsletter editor insisted drop home cup coffee very nice chat Zim wife inued way 130 am Didnt know modelers never get sleepy talk about model airplanes OMAHAWES R/C CLUB MEETING AMA Pres Johnnie Clemens also visited regular monthly meeting Omahawks R/C Club Friday April 25th Omahawks invited members other area clubs attend also meeting held classroom automobile manufacturers instructional technical school beautiful large room adjacent coffee bar snack shop refreshments Dean Copeland District IX Scale Rep Roy Hogan District IX Soaring Advisory Committeeman both attended meeting Its really fun meet modelers face face know elected officers trying fi cars get know members wishes concerns thats what AMA about Its us Ae,s s,s , s x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim X Vice-President 1100 West Sh Fresce CA 93705 among few getting Old Run Around AMA Headquarters dont go Straight Top Johnny Clemens Hes leader First try Leader Members Officers own club try nearest Asso ciate Vice President conserve space Ill list California Associate Vice Presidents month Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA John Pond 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA Jim Scarborough P0 Box 393 Lawodale CA Its up put representatives work end Ill thing possible make sure re ceive special communication AMA Headquarters copies appurte nant replies way will Up very latest information latest news California HATS have made formal written proposal Perry J Fliakas Deputy Assistant Sec retary Defense permission use Los Alamitos HATS site July August 1976 have warm feeling has heard AMA thanks letters Congress President Ford day watch word Mr Fliakas reaction proposal Special salute Don Tankeraley edi tor EBRC Carrier May 1975 issue first club newsletter Ive seen complete reproduction 1975 AMA Membership Application Saturday evening Nay 3 during MACS Show AMA District meeting Johnny Clemens John Worth along Marlene Several thou sand people saw very attractive AMA booth tended kept us busy answering questions dispensing AMA materials very little time us see marvelous exhibits About 80 people attended AMA District meeting Besides District Officers Ed Nagerlin Jim Scarborough Granger Wil hams Bill Northrop Pete Brandt Russ Barrera dignitaries also included past AMA President Cliff Weirick MATS Execu tive Committee member Jan Sakert old friends Matty Sullivan Walt Schroder subjects discussed cluded AMAs new magazine Model Avia tion permanent AMA property sites proposed By-Laws changes HATS Execu tive Committee views selection available HATS sites AAAA rating US Free Flight Championships John Worth John Clemens hassled about Executive Coun cils magazine decision appeared primary objection AMA membership allowed vote magazine None nega tive opinion seemed realize elected members Executive Council felt voted majority members districts desired According AMA Headquarters during past two years 77% AMA members have voted desire magazine paying additional fee along annual AMA duss case coming October AMA member will have opportunity decide whether wants Model Aviation because 1976 AMA dues renewal notice will provide full details choice informal meeting everybody opportunity raise questions answers Unfortunately much time spent questioning mag azine issue others present limited opportunity raising questions also importance spoke few people after meet ing during next day hopefully remaining questions answer ed address begin ning column have letter Michael 0 Mathis AMA 66251 sailor stationed Gusm Mike says disagree opposition AMA publishing its own magazine commend because Monthly Mailing column March says will support decision has made belief Mike members District X oppose principle AMA publishing its own magazine thats voted way did also now opinion majority AMA mem bers want magazine must support will majority have another letter Don Gutridge AMA 77580 Don Public Relations Manager BIRD Club Carson materials Don sent obvious has done great deal benefi cial work behalf BIRDs AMA Don working programs aimed helping improve future modeling also sending information Larry Bolich AMA Headquarters ideas Don can reached 2401 Gondar Avenue Long Reach California 90815 P/C Pattern Flyer Join NSRCA Secretary Sally Brown promises NSRCA will inform members what other pattern enthusiasts doing thinking will help way enjoy hobby frivolous news letter editorials about nonessential politics fictional stories against AMA will hopefully change worthwhile exchange pattern flying information NMPRA has done much over years promote Pylon Pacing years have awaited organization RC pat tern Flyers typical old gripe Knows Better Pattern Flyers What Want After years experi encing rules voted non-pattern flying contest board members Pattern Flyers finally discovered least few have sacrifice some pattern flying practise contests can develop improvements prime terests Better Judges better rules Hopefully too distant future will arise scale associa tion Some have hoped Scale Association would insist AMA Scale scrapped favor FAI Scale Sport Scale improved desired Scale Flyers renamed AMA Scale emphasis best two flight perfor mances also element Scale Flyers strongly favor optional elimination BOM rule list. 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Ogo iqtse Homer Smith Xl Vice-President 1417 NW l9lst5treet DISTRICT REPORTSeatdeWA95177 have just received first issue Model Aviation first issue since June 1966 say am pleased impressed vast understatement staff has done excellent job putting out complete magazine such short time congratulated issue contains goad balance material parts aeromodel ling hobby Someone sure find part covered major ity will find things new magazine atart something new will also find some fami liar parts well points made magazine will good help magazine channel coutmunication Use part hobby covered well enough contribute some material get others same will amaze well works will regular fraturest some have mentioned have met some new authors column editors renewed acquaintance others regular features will District Vice President columns another step communication channel Since objective communicate District hereby offer space selective basis anyone has message mem bers district wont guaran tee print everything will best anything immoral illegal opportunity speak everyone area Academy whole Dont say didnt have opportunity Another thing remember ia time year consider elec tion officers Odd numbered districts up election includes Make feelings known what Academy about worst thing world silence August 53

A M* AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U 7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 monthly mailing AMA HQ Executive Director No 101 NEWSSTAND FOR MODEL AVIATION Now AMA magazine busi ness subject getting careful scrutiny general feeling exposure potential new members vital necessity long term AMA growth Newsstand circulation obvious means getting exposure--it tremendously important AMAs growth past ten years largely attribu table kind exposure via American Aircraft Modeler magazine largest newsstand exposure model magazines Nowever direction entered lightly involves printing thousands maga zines actually sold con siderable cost factor inherent also makes tremendous difference newsstand distributor usedsome very effective not available usemost will distribute competing magazines Whether AMA goes newsstand route depends upon factors moat important has dis tributor use coupled number copies distributed can come up right combination means well probably go route wont happen year simply because everything depends upon well new magazine accepted AMA membership real answer question will come last quarter 1975 current members sent re newal information will include option getting magazine TEMPORARY REVISION TO AMA MEMBER FEES Because reprints AMA News pages new magazine currently available former $12 membership has temporarily discontinued Such re prints expected available again 1976 members dont choose receive magazine meantime $10 membership has sub stituted includes regular membership benefits no publications except rule book So choice now joining AMA during balance 1975 either $10 $17 1976 reprint service restored nopublication membership will dropped except Juniors Seniors AMA Executive Councils approving temporary $10 membership made plain strictly special transitional situation year basic policy AMA has yearsand continues be-to provide adult member general news AMA business vital ingredient communications bet ween national organization its adult members council action concerning revised fees made through combination mail phone approval action further verified basic council think ing members should given choice minimum communications magazine membership fees scaled accordingly Thus 1976 members may expect again offered choice will serve very realistic vote magazinethose choose will pay dont choose READ THE FINE PRINT issue includes very lengthy minutes minutes Feb 15 AMA Executive Council meeting-the longest set minutes ever believe Theres lots good information about AMA operates background key decisions including controversial about new magazine details district representative voted pros cons about aspects AMA mat ters Its lot text lot fine printto save spacebut its im portant care about AMA dues dollars spent Take time little bits necessary learn about own organization Remember too straight stuff-approved 13 elected officers AMAso its man snow job NFFS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 1974 Joe Mekina Senior Barberton Ohio won first place award $600 National Free Flight Societys 1974 Scholarship program Second place $400 went Bill Shailer Detroit third place $300 went Richard Maccleary Birmingham NI 1975 AMA match up $1000 funds NFFS next scho larship program details joint AMANFFS program worked out com mittees organization EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO MEET JUNE 21 Originally set May 17 Spring meeting AMA Executive Council has rescheduled June 21 meeting will Dayton Ohio will include visit former Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington Wilming ton site currently being explored possible AMA property purchase al ternative possibility purchase property Nutchinson Kansas Follow ing Wilmington visit decision re lating Nutchinson vs Wilmington expected Other council agenda items June 21 meeting 1 Magazine status review Actual vs projected costs will compared will current policies regarding contents advertising number pages other details 2 1976 Reprint Number pages contents AMA News offered choosing receive entire magazine will explored determine what will offered 1976 what cost 3 Budget review comparison actual vs budgeted AMA overall income ex penses will made particu lar purpose estimating what 1976 dues structure should 4 1975 Bats Current status par ticular emphasis budgeting will reviewed concern present whether recruitment officials progressing satisfactorily view reduced budgeting purpose whether some adjustment compensation needed 5 1976 Possibilities will discus sed narrowing down choices likely location General possibilities exist firm 6 PR Review report AMAs new fulltime director will reviewed see current priorities costs satisfactory guidance oper ations during balance 1975 7 State Representatives Consideration proposal establish state AMA representatives will given along review current VP Associate VP relationship goal improving AMA member repre sentation executive council actions Note review will also consider other district representation August 45 such contest boards contest coor dinators advisory committee 8 Status SAC Related agenda item 7 tabled previous council meetingt whether continue Soaring Advisory Committee RC Contest Board elimi nate SAC favor National Soaring Society representation board 9 Contest Coordinator Term Also rela ted item 7 will consider pos sible revision normal term office end July 1 rather end December latter current causes problems new CC appointed because activity new contest season usually well underway Jan 1 10 Contest Board Name Change Consid eration will given by-laws proposal change name Con test Rules Board accurately reflect business beard much nonrules business though con test related goes contest boards properly council change would help clarify intent scope board activity 11 1974 Nats Problems Event cate gory director policies procedures will reviewed connection particular CL contestant problem what anything should done solve problem simi lar ones future 12 Award Nominations Possible AMA Fel lowships Distinguished Service Awards will considered based nominations AMA members clubs council members 13 Junior Programs Although no speci fic programs have submitted council AMA HQ suggestions questions will considered pos sible implementation lieu such programs 14 Other Business Other items will considered time permits NEW RULES FOR FILM LIBRARY As things few can spoil things majority AMAs Film Library Service no exception As result some people have damaged films delayed return longer reasonable some new rules ser vice have put effect basic idea require larger deposit less money returned film held too long actual cost rental follow ruleswhich quite reasonablehas gone upbut $1 $2 $3 deposit however now $15 AMA clubs Busy AMA booth Model Craft Show MACS California ably staffed AMA Vice-President Alex Chisoim wife Marlene--shes also AMA Contest Director AMA movies also shown special theater behind booth $22 others full deposit will refunded return film AMA forward next address list within 30 days held longer progressively reduced refund will madeno refund held over 90 days MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER 511000 Last years alltime high membership over 52000 surpassed last month theres no sign letup steady growth rate currently running about 17% ahead 1974 rate con tinues well end year topping 60000-three times what membership 10 years ago C,,ctetMi, Ma,achutts amphi, Isl,dVrm, Cliff Piper I Vice-President Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinsonNH03811 well first issue new publication looks real fine think well make regardless tempted formation couple new groups Nhere have such attempt sparked magazine propose become viable membership organization will better bunch modelers because will better respond publishers manufacturers first place new members group come few disen chanted AMA members will fun watch fur fly group maintain negative approach has apparent ramblings writings second place join new organ ization will great majority model builders truly dont know aspiring conspirators havent just worked way called hierarchy tried coup John Scott Jr has called given resignation Control Line Con test Board member ef fective June 1st shall name replacement next column THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH JOHN FOR YOUR FINE YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDI CATION YOU HAVE GREAT PERFORMANCE RECORD AND REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE TO AMA AND TO YOUR FELLOW MODELERS Ill miss will hope see meets John Executive Council meeting has reset June 21st Dayton Ohio area may still time inputs field meet deadline look results next issue big high lights will proposed appoint ment State representatives place Associate VPs think great idea have seen lot support other districts am es pecially proud Radio Control Club Connecticut has made pro posal received very interesting phone inquiry night last week about May 12 Ms Kathy Clean Aviscom Inc childrens television series called Big Blue Marble syndicated Saturday morning show whole network show picks up sort interesting things places want series Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation DISTRICT REPORT FROM P 46 model aviation New England will filming Goombahs meet South Shore fun fly Wakefield bash may have made Brimfield RC Float meet gave few other meet dates descriptions broad spectrum interest further encouraged contact head quarters some information Delta Dart program should natural show Sooooo Watch out people may filmed Big Blue Marble New York outfit hut apparently want New England because broad casting stations up way charlie Learoyd has moved new address Hill Road West Groton Mass Zip 01472 Thanks invite housewarming charlie have daughter being married June 14th must forego hospitality Kathy Look over Contest Calendar will writing up ones area time partly due du plication partly because am real sure printing date Hope fully issue will mail June 15th See Fitchburg Airport June 28-29th Flying Goombahs DC club have volunteered help out big RC championships Al Hovotnik has volunteered work Hats RC Pattern few days Thanks Al read before Council Meeting June 21st please give inputs may have proposed permanent site on Ohio area r agenda items published issue hope Cliff Piper N Jnt rk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 35-25 213 street Bayside NY 11351 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Having just received first issue revived AMA magazine MODEL AVIATION must say am very favorably impressed hope tooit represents magnificent effort resultant success can characterize production labor loveKudos Carl Wheeley Bill Winter competent dedi cated staffnext Executive Council meeting now scheduled 21 June Dayton Ohio--not too far promising potential 1976 HATS site Wilmington Oh shall see what shall see-as usual agenda should sufficiently challenging since time abort get ideas earliest mailget involved ASSOCIATION-OF-THE-MOHTH Continuing promotion association idea get THE RADIO CONTROL COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND MODELERS INC comprises following imposing list member-clubs South Shore Radio Control Club 495th B/C Squadron Inc Cape Ann P/C Club Inc New London Prop Busters Inc Fitchburg-Leominster Yankee N/C Club H/C Divot Diggers Nerrimac Valley AirIstocrats P/C Prop Busters Inc New England Radio Control Modelers Southern New Hampshire P/C Club charles River P/C Club Quin apoxet Model Airplane Club North Eas tern Drone Society Inc Hew Hamp shire Flying Tigers--though District II admiringly devote space Council AMA charter Ho 1284 fine example what can accomplished power asso ciationbesides should column provincial scope geographical otherwiseP SOCIAL NOTE Thirteenth Model Aeronautical Din nerDance sponsored held Gar den State Circle Burners Inc 10 May Elmwood Park NJ enjoy able affair attracted modelers both NJ NY--attendance very good despite fact affair held Mothers Day Eve Man-At Work Walt Schroder shared dais distinct honor addres sing warm wonderful assemblage modelers ladies APTITUDE FOR APATHY Inarticulation weakest linka real District II fighter battle improved communication greater articulation Joe Friend Men mouth Model Airplane Club Inc located area Freehold HJ--Jua editor clubs fine news letter also serves well N/C Contest Directorhis next effort area will District II N/C Pattern championships held Lakehurst NJ August 24 1975for details contact Joe 82 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 2014628324Joe aspires toward connecting clubs annual pat tern contest National SemiFinals P/C Aerobatics plan ie would like see District Semi-Finals Program contests categories organized aimed ultimately relieving load Nationals Joe continues have resources organiza tional drive-Well bet Joe will something remedy drawback JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE ETC Hail new United States Pattern Judges Association first learned through KFactor newletter NSRCA boast membership #45the Association has its basic goals standardization N/C Pattern Judging Interpretation Judges countrywide well training Judges rating competen cy upon basis performance consis tency ability impartialityhow can go wrong kind formatdues presently $6 per year fur ther information contact WE Semler SecretaryTreasurer 21103 5 Hew Hamp shire Avenue Torrance Ca 90502 213 3287958 UP NORTH AND TOWAPO THE WEST worthy AVP Lockport NY John Grigg has provided us report goingson part District II First May 4th Warm-Up Pylon Races held FLYING ACES Jamestown NY-though weather conditions left much desired ie 40 degrees temperature wind 20 mph heavy over cast occasional light rain 20 hardy contestants fought good fightas re gards categories flown flown did what Johns descrip tion Sport Pylon permitted aircraft met AMA requirements wing area vs engine size did util ize crankcase pressure First place went Al Baker Brantford Ontario best time 310 Second Barry Squire Pittaford NY best time 317 Third Harry Merrill Gowanda NY best time 307--Open Pylon allowed aircraft met AMA requirements did utilize crankcase pressure First place went team John Nelson/Dennis Thomas best time 157 Second George Balcolm Bemus Point NY best time 204 Third Dave Kelly Niagara Falls Ontario best time 22BFormula II two entries Rick Paine Brantford Ontar io winning over team Nelson/Thomas virtue 2 wins out 3 heats best time l530And ceiling dropped about 150 feet terest sanity called off Flying Formula 4 entries agreed left warmth cars trek home Other highlights reported John com prised Indoor Peanut Scale getto gather P/C Pulsars Lancaster NY held 11 April won Larry Lundy AMA 10002 20 second flight Cougar Static Display held Lockport Mall Niagara County N/C MAC connection Guy Lawson Barker NY Displayed free flight competition rubber towline powered models--At present John busily engaged arranging upstate District II membership meeting will held conjunction annual contest RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CHESTER scheduled June 7 8 1975 HO NEWS LETTER IS BAD NEWS Please make certain receive clubs newsletter order com munication barrier may eliminated-many thanks thus far received GEAR UP AND LOCKED! OhnPrsnl,e W,t hg, III DISTRICT REPORT Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School fnr Vet Children scntlarrd PA 17254 EDITOR CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DIRVE OAKDALE PA 15071 Back March MM taThed about electing AVP Southern Ohio West Va now have two candidates really interested holding position Dave Brown Francis Fluharty two well known modelers Ron feels either will excellent job Below printed brief resume Dave Francis live Ohio south 170 anywhere West Va please fill out ballot completely send Ron Mor gan Remember man elected will serving Part job will take views thoughts VP First Dave Brown As candidate associate VP Dis trict III south Southern Ohio Va would like submit follow ing background information goals membership am 29 years old married have August 49 two children wife Sally Secretary Treasurer HSRCA very active administration aspects modeling started flying model airplanes age six little help father joined AMA started flying competitively age eight flew control line freeflight both sport competitively until 1968 IVC bug bit Since time have become reasonably proficient R/C contest flying have enjoyed camaraderie finest bunch people world modelers goals AMA associate VP provide active readily available representative AMA members district whether 5/C C/L FF fly sport competition Lets make AMA organization un its members rather organiz ation unto itself Dave Brown 617 8534 Huddleston Dr Cincinnati Oh 45236 ** ** * * * * * ** * * Francis Fluharty AMA #31766 born October 11 1922 native West Virginia wife Edith have married 32 years have two children now married have 30 years service Conso lidated Gas Supply Corporation have building model airplanes since 1935 interest AMA programs have effect since 1939 includes aspects free flight control line radio control first interest rubber powered free flight indoor models Following three years Air Force during WW II became very active phases free flight control line flying 1956 constructed first radio con trol model flew home built radio gear have organized assisted organizing three model airplane clubs West Virginia organized present Vienna Sky Sharks MAC 1953 served its President seven years presently serve Leader Member board member clubs sponsoring organization Vienna Recreational Improvement Association am board member county Wood recreation commission pres ident Parks Recreation Cosun ission City Vienna have given assistance Vienna Sky Sharks activities think concept equal dis tribution representation District III very important would strive active visible Associate Vice President phases Model Aviation Francis Pluharty 504 21st Street Vienna WV 26105 304 2954100 * ** * ** * * ** * *** * UDave Brown OFrBnCiB Flubarty AMA NO Ballot must filled out completely postmarked no later June 30 1975 Mail Ron Morgan SS VC Scotland Pa 17254 LATE MEWS FLASH biggest meet District III 1975 will control line 40th Annual Cleveland Air Races July 4-6 Cleveland Hop kins International 1 Model Flying Field will 35 events 221 trophies World record trials will included information contact Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Ave Lyndhurst oh 44124 flar st et Colesi. ,d h CsrIir ini Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding IV Vice-President 5803 Fllerbie Street Lesohans MO 20801 RC Club Conn has circulated proposal State AMA representa tive seems getting good bit support clubs around country letters endorsing groups proposal have reviewed other mail other subject think might surprising few people considering amount con troversy being stirred up last few weeks hear some people youd think headquarters AMA being flooded just type mail Hot original proposal just sug gestion course people thinking constructive ways improve system Positive action might hear someone say idea goes district meeting voting takes place based states member pop ulation voting results would used VPs council meetings Also state representa tive would responsible contact local state government officials promote AMA activities princi pally presumably acquisitions publicowned land flying sites Some actual details mechanics suggestions have worked Out Some endorse ments interested clubs reflect precisly stick original language can sketched later after further development basic idea studying idea discussing other VPs find myself same doubts Assoc VP program Id like actual res ponsibility definition As sug gestion letter presented has no real definition duties speci fics no official bylaw status idea should work out new way running system laws should include new system new position merits idea important point im mediate value gets people volved working AMA business people thinking about AMA problems would also seem get statess members organized working together another tact some V55 have reviewing bylaws pos sible modernization area feel needs change nomination committees procedures Some us have discussing ways put Leader Members work nominating year Also some have felt club officers long term club workers should Leader members Weve also discussing program Assoc VP new proposal elected State representatives comes along ideas present themselves could tie some ideas togetber away Assoc VP elect man represent state about making duties position clear by-laws can tie creased Leader Member program nom inating procedures above Other ideas include study general management methods used other assoc iations utilize progress Anoth er appoint fifty state repre sentatives VP like instead Assoc V55 annual organized state meeting followed annual dis trict meeting enough show possibilities promising interest strong June 21 Executive Council will dis cuss Comn proposal other possibilities can get idea machinery writing headquarters think interest shows change member interest pro bably sparked recent increase communication utilized Council encourage members group cant help benefit interest constructive thought FROM JOHN SPALDING AIh.s d ia ippi to thss h CesoIo .. V DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl V Vice-President e17 Sooth 2OAvensse Sirnringhatrr AL 35205 Last week Radio Control flyers ser ious fun leapt autos fought traffic flying sites attached wings little planes bolted mufflers tiny engines obey neigh borhood noise laws went about business playing RC Acoustic decibel levels rose alarmingly however no mufflers bolted over mouths Miffed recent Hutchinson blowout some Pattern flyers sprinkling RC Product Manufacturers chose blame evil uncooperative wind AMA over Act God have turned Kansas wind toward Washington DC extra huffing puffing now rattling dishes saucers AMAs cupboard voicing unbridied wrath permanent Hutchinson site purchase decision hour moot Close behind Hutchinson flap no less hot air demanding its own attention has come magazine flap Filling void caused unheralded bankruptcy American Aircraft Modeler Academy has chosen tie no umbilical cords whima fortunes outside entrepreneur go its own way publish its own full drag monthly Confident shaking will descend pantry foundations AMA Headquarters personnel full steam ahead almost no staff increase Council blessings Ruffled publishes corival maga zines sniffing competition eyeing AMAs favorable nonprofit postage rate screaming foul predicting its demise Some RC flyers accustomed witnes sing RC Clubs split down middle 50 Model Aviation amoebalike mushroom overnight 2 3 successful new Clubs much same way Mickey Mouse wearing sorcerers apprentice cloak Walt Dis neys Fantasia saw broom sticks repro duce themselves threatening splin ter off begin own thing Perhaps members themselves can lay soap opera enigma rest renew 1976 dues magazine option basis remains Academy Model Aeronautics field good entertaining readable sub stitute its old communication ve hicle now receivership put street cost equal less before perhaps import antly ecologically lower friendly neighborhood noise decibel readings Speaking wind have heard latest thats wind? good can come it. Some Clubs individuals too asking have State Reparesentative State represent AMA act ha son between members District VPs Being average intelligence need YOtjR help manner want snip out coupon below mail want advice include letter will answer question Should have State Reps? Should dependant Assoc VPs? Should State Reps Assoc VPs combined? live District 5 help idea. OK? picture Disfrict 5s Official Photographer Mr Chris Joiner CoJ umbus Ga has finally washed up beach Chrrs toy piane fiyin Aint glad see pidure Chris2 Chris also Editor tI finest Newsletters ire utstrt ci -- of Col/Ft Bg RC guys newest addition AMAs Aero Honor Society Mewaletter Editors month Gary King Tropic Aeros Club coral Gables Florida Gary being mailed frasteable cer tificate noting President Larry King writes good articles Mewsletter too last issue see good friend charles Paz Santruce Puerto Rico donated prize Club contest met Chas 74 Mats wonder friends PR doing now Haventt heard Luis Rodreguez hope see Lake chas Are YOU going MATS year? should may last time see own back yard IIIai naKtky n VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee VI Vice- President 819 Mvrrdrake Batavia IL 80510 just finished reading first issue MODEL AVIATIOM very own magazine pretty good hopefully will get better issue publishers open constructive suggestions us can ask specific articles plans coverage special events have suggestions write down send will see get considered least few things would like see magazine First AMA By-Laws should printed AI4A member could have copy As articles would like see good write ups new engines mufflers throttles other equipment good scale drawings such Wylam Masterplans technical purely theoretical approaches new designs ideas Horace cain c contest coordina tor District VI has notified will resign September 1 1975 am looking replacement would like volunteer please let know job difficult does take some time month Horace has done fine job though has stir red up neighboring coordinators Some times way can get people knuckle down work Out conflicts contest Coordinator guidelines probably should modified too contests present large mileage restrictions between contests same date realistic Another problem lack Junior events RC Contests large two three-day RC Contest cannot get AAA classification have enough events enough Junior events meet present rules feel should changed too since RC meets de serving AAA status will probably discuss items future Executive Council meetings Start thinking now about attending next chicago Area model show Expo III will held Hovember 1 2 again DuPage County Fairgrounds Plans underway make show bigger better have trying get Associate Vice Presidents let know what going areas far no luck Hewaletters still getting have idea what clubs doing would like visit clubs Missouri Kentucky Indiana difficult ot get far Someday pleased proud effort must congratulate Carl Wheeley Bill Winter concerned carrying out what appeared monumental task Executive Coun cil requested council particularly Executive Director John Worth President John clemens have battered abused verbally model press Im sure us proud say played part making decision go direction believe majority AMA members wish goour own publication subject no outside influence Its true suppose organi zation size AMA officer daittned does dammed doesnt make best decision can what feedback have avail able membership magazine decision tough because knew would initially alienate some publisher friends long run felt-and still do-that member ship communication much impor tant say initially alienate because after said done will well better Model Aviation scene thing couple have chosen demean efforts AMA pro duce publication point ri dicule such editorial comment can serve lose readers renewal time comes around next October will offered choice receiving magazine just reprint monthly news section AMA open members up April 15 1975 receiving Model Aviation lieu Monthly Mailing ask read open mind come next October choice whether ot wish con tinue will yours majority members wish continue receive AMA will continue publish election district vice presi dents odd numbered districts will held toward end year District VII will represented two names ballot will names fourth term going 7- years Im proud have opportunity serve AMA feel its time let some extremely capable peopleand have District VIItake over position district vice president remind nominations VP open AMA Mominating Committee will meeting Hats usually Wednesday evening would August 6th Mow time thinking candidates nominations can accepted right up date meeting Send nominating letter copy AMA headquarters Candidate standards nomination pro cedures published April 1975 issue Monthly Mailing ask copy AMA HQ Jack Josaitis Dont forgetlet know like MODEL AVIATIOM magazine lawn Mehi,eMrnneta nsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Jack Josaitis VII Vice-President 23683 Lamresce Dearbnrn MI 48128 seeing first issue new publication Model Aviation arkna.La,,nNe Mea O5ohee 1s. VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank VIII Vicn-Presdent 2933 elackenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 second issue maga zine would like hear members district know Ill hear August 51 -re Jim McNeill] 617 South 20th Avenue 3 Birmingham Alaboma3520 AMA needs State Repi State. State Rep tie EJ D Assoc VP combined Usual secret box Screamers [] Youll I-ear plenty later no now NAME _ __ ADDRESS 1AMA# wxyome calaimt about rest Am aesm silence means approval gentle Texas breezes gusting 30 plus knots April did slow up anything speed Dallas Rounders spring contest good turn Out contestants happy see younger f ii ers out young Cleat Mike Bussell Dallas Coby Garcia Victor Radisi Houston Tom Derrick Gains yule events com bined Rounders put work Combat circles never did get over Thunderbirds contest Benbrook Lake Sorry Guys ill try make another time Hear some good flying despite winds what hear Houston Aero Modelers contests have well attended also Bill does Dicky DUKE Mitch hold up combat like did Dallas Got see talk some Cliff Cloud Climbers came Out spectate control line contest Tom Southern called other night Longview may delay contest until after HATS year small prob lem field Tom tells MACA plans run products report Fox engine may like Also talked Hugh Hunton CD Sky Deamons Shreveport looks good turn out welcomes AMA HQ will looking some Ohio property Wilmington Industrial Airport have some property could interested can afford can get use airfield contest possible HATS use may able close down length time What would like see AMA pro perty both coasts central could rotate HATS no problems reply questions have getting No cantt tell event directors will 75 Lake Charles HATS just have information Yes HATS planning meeting yes i did turn over some lists names category dir ectors As now seems stalling because plan live up promise live within budget qualified people within 500 miles knowledge has contacted Maybe HATS committee needs shaking up What about John have life time appointment writing can say sure will have control line Dist meeting Dallas June 21st will conjunction AAA controL line contest will have gone LA1FS Fort Sill soaring contest Jim Simpson could make also expecting good turn out Come June 29th hope visiting Scale Bash Abilene Ill camera hand 111 look ing good places way tried call during weekend can see am horn Try im evenings never bed before mi&dst would like wish IaCS luck talks city cosscil looking new site Maybe can get John Cone Lubbock show done HQ tells new pahlet subject about come out need help contact dont have contest oriented need help request newsletters see clubs have beginners programs Hot beginners kids pro grams like help AMA grow well over 50000 members now still growing So what ever doing can bad Celerd Iheh DkoS taem q Stan Chilton Ix IX Vice-President 1401A BoatS Hydreclic Street DISTRICT REPORTWichita Kansash72l 1 AMA STATE REPRESEMTATIVES Following corrected copy letter mailed Executive Council May 2nd 1975 concerning proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut creation AMA State Representative position state within van AMA districts February 5th 1975 proposal Radio Control Club Connecticut sug gesting creation new AMA officials state representatives seems become attractive thought given Since idea of-a State Representative will agenda June 2lst1975 Spring Executive Council Meeting would like put forth following ideas 1 Re-assign certain Associate Vice Presidents time creation state representatives 2 At time believe state representative should appointed VP district state located rather state official being elected general mem bers state official being appointed District VP would responsible VP also effect considerable savings AMA Headquarters paper work time effort incurred conducting elections necessary State Reps elected 3 State Representatives well other appointments made District VPs should year year basis appoint ments should year period new slate appointments being made District VP beginning calendar year appoint ments could very same people previous year nece ssarily 4 A District Meeting between District VP State Representatives should required VP meeting should held once year preferably 30 60 days before Spring Coun cil Meeting just soon spring Couascil Meeting agenda published Some allowances re iurinemeat travel expense should made State epresentatiwe lodging should provided full State Representative during time tbe District Meeting Replacement certain Associate VP State Representatives would give State Representative clear-cut area responsibility bounded State represents Some present Associ ate Vice Presidents area responsibili ty often very fuzzy some Associate VPs elected represent special interest aspects model aviation mation State Representative system could create larger reservoir po tential officers AMA future strongly urge give serious consideration State Repre sentative Proposal presented Radio Control Club Connecticut recommend institute State Repre sentative format next Executive Council Meeting SIOUX FALLS DISTRICT MEETING District IX Meeting banquet Sioux Falls South Dakota April 26th just super meeting good food planned meeting enter tainment llent meeting site ny Clemens AMA President John Donovan ably assisted Bill Beck Pres Sioux Falls R/C Club Ken Williams Secretary Las Bloonhall VP Keith Brown others helped make meeting time long remember present entertainment meeting pro vided Ren Fetzer very accomplished magician member Sioux Falls B/C Club still cant figure out Ren able turn 3* coffee can full milk over Johonie Clemens head crank Johnnie s right arm pump milk out Johnnie s left elbow another container thus emptying inverted can sitting Johnnies head Clemens isnt talking about either Ren magic show audience good humor setting stage sparkling show Johnnie Clemens Texas philosophy Johnnie still coupled wit some serious explanations AMA model airplane hobby last pert meeting reserved questions floor Johonie both answering questions AMA members subjects Fargo North Dakota 250 miles north Sioux Falls well represented Lonnie Kroeber Bruce Bina Paul Kegel Linda end Seymour Olson lovely wife also welcomed modelers drove over Iowa AMA District VII Dean Copeland District IX Scale Contest Board drove up Omaha beautiful wife Jan sincerely thank attended first ever District IX Meeting making very memorable successful Its events such make effort trying good representative worthwhile DRIVING IN TME RIVER driving southabout lPD miles south Sioux Falls return leg three day trip drove squarely 52 Model Aviation dark middle cloudburst lasted over hour AMA President John Clemens busy writing glanced up said Hey Stan gonna quit driving river get up highway again WAIE UP ElM Continuing trip back Wichita stopped Saline Kansas gas 1130 pm impulse called Cloyd Zn Zimmerman SAFE Club newsletter editor insisted drop home cup coffee very nice chat Zim wife inued way 130 am Didnt know modelers never get sleepy talk about model airplanes OMAHAWES R/C CLUB MEETING AMA Pres Johnnie Clemens also visited regular monthly meeting Omahawks R/C Club Friday April 25th Omahawks invited members other area clubs attend also meeting held classroom automobile manufacturers instructional technical school beautiful large room adjacent coffee bar snack shop refreshments Dean Copeland District IX Scale Rep Roy Hogan District IX Soaring Advisory Committeeman both attended meeting Its really fun meet modelers face face know elected officers trying fi cars get know members wishes concerns thats what AMA about Its us Ae,s s,s , s x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim X Vice-President 1100 West Sh Fresce CA 93705 among few getting Old Run Around AMA Headquarters dont go Straight Top Johnny Clemens Hes leader First try Leader Members Officers own club try nearest Asso ciate Vice President conserve space Ill list California Associate Vice Presidents month Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA John Pond 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA Jim Scarborough P0 Box 393 Lawodale CA Its up put representatives work end Ill thing possible make sure re ceive special communication AMA Headquarters copies appurte nant replies way will Up very latest information latest news California HATS have made formal written proposal Perry J Fliakas Deputy Assistant Sec retary Defense permission use Los Alamitos HATS site July August 1976 have warm feeling has heard AMA thanks letters Congress President Ford day watch word Mr Fliakas reaction proposal Special salute Don Tankeraley edi tor EBRC Carrier May 1975 issue first club newsletter Ive seen complete reproduction 1975 AMA Membership Application Saturday evening Nay 3 during MACS Show AMA District meeting Johnny Clemens John Worth along Marlene Several thou sand people saw very attractive AMA booth tended kept us busy answering questions dispensing AMA materials very little time us see marvelous exhibits About 80 people attended AMA District meeting Besides District Officers Ed Nagerlin Jim Scarborough Granger Wil hams Bill Northrop Pete Brandt Russ Barrera dignitaries also included past AMA President Cliff Weirick MATS Execu tive Committee member Jan Sakert old friends Matty Sullivan Walt Schroder subjects discussed cluded AMAs new magazine Model Avia tion permanent AMA property sites proposed By-Laws changes HATS Execu tive Committee views selection available HATS sites AAAA rating US Free Flight Championships John Worth John Clemens hassled about Executive Coun cils magazine decision appeared primary objection AMA membership allowed vote magazine None nega tive opinion seemed realize elected members Executive Council felt voted majority members districts desired According AMA Headquarters during past two years 77% AMA members have voted desire magazine paying additional fee along annual AMA duss case coming October AMA member will have opportunity decide whether wants Model Aviation because 1976 AMA dues renewal notice will provide full details choice informal meeting everybody opportunity raise questions answers Unfortunately much time spent questioning mag azine issue others present limited opportunity raising questions also importance spoke few people after meet ing during next day hopefully remaining questions answer ed address begin ning column have letter Michael 0 Mathis AMA 66251 sailor stationed Gusm Mike says disagree opposition AMA publishing its own magazine commend because Monthly Mailing column March says will support decision has made belief Mike members District X oppose principle AMA publishing its own magazine thats voted way did also now opinion majority AMA mem bers want magazine must support will majority have another letter Don Gutridge AMA 77580 Don Public Relations Manager BIRD Club Carson materials Don sent obvious has done great deal benefi cial work behalf BIRDs AMA Don working programs aimed helping improve future modeling also sending information Larry Bolich AMA Headquarters ideas Don can reached 2401 Gondar Avenue Long Reach California 90815 P/C Pattern Flyer Join NSRCA Secretary Sally Brown promises NSRCA will inform members what other pattern enthusiasts doing thinking will help way enjoy hobby frivolous news letter editorials about nonessential politics fictional stories against AMA will hopefully change worthwhile exchange pattern flying information NMPRA has done much over years promote Pylon Pacing years have awaited organization RC pat tern Flyers typical old gripe Knows Better Pattern Flyers What Want After years experi encing rules voted non-pattern flying contest board members Pattern Flyers finally discovered least few have sacrifice some pattern flying practise contests can develop improvements prime terests Better Judges better rules Hopefully too distant future will arise scale associa tion Some have hoped Scale Association would insist AMA Scale scrapped favor FAI Scale Sport Scale improved desired Scale Flyers renamed AMA Scale emphasis best two flight perfor mances also element Scale Flyers strongly favor optional elimination BOM rule list. 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Ogo iqtse Homer Smith Xl Vice-President 1417 NW l9lst5treet DISTRICT REPORTSeatdeWA95177 have just received first issue Model Aviation first issue since June 1966 say am pleased impressed vast understatement staff has done excellent job putting out complete magazine such short time congratulated issue contains goad balance material parts aeromodel ling hobby Someone sure find part covered major ity will find things new magazine atart something new will also find some fami liar parts well points made magazine will good help magazine channel coutmunication Use part hobby covered well enough contribute some material get others same will amaze well works will regular fraturest some have mentioned have met some new authors column editors renewed acquaintance others regular features will District Vice President columns another step communication channel Since objective communicate District hereby offer space selective basis anyone has message mem bers district wont guaran tee print everything will best anything immoral illegal opportunity speak everyone area Academy whole Dont say didnt have opportunity Another thing remember ia time year consider elec tion officers Odd numbered districts up election includes Make feelings known what Academy about worst thing world silence August 53