On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/05
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
On February 8 1984 two members Frederick MD Model Airplane Club visited National Center Aeromodeling AMA102 Bill Weaver joined Academy 1938 clipping membership application out NAA National Aeronautic Association newsletter mailing Bill given number 102 puts him right up oldest group Academy members though has just passed 64th b irth day other visitor Carl Molesworth AMA-i 0356 joined AMA right after World War II age 27 although started building models 1931 youngster Frederick MD Both men remember very vividly seeing displays what describe beautifully built models display window sporting goods store hometown Bill recalls would go store window spend hours looking model air planes go home work own ships Bill never met person re sponsible construction Carl lucky enough see man fly also come involved model instruction sessions him Apparently modeler quite reputation locally kids would hang around local park flew just chance seeing him fly latest creations Well cant keep suspense longer person responsible stirring up such interest other John Byrne currently AMA District II Vice Presi dent John spent earlier years Frederick visitors credit him forming first model airplane club city Carl has seen John Byrne over 50 years clear memories early 30s have faded passage time Bill recalls bought Ambroid cement local plumbing supply store stuff apparently used plumbing ap plications also very useful fixing canoes needed Modelers period used dissolve celluloid acetate order get clear cement because yellow Ambroid could seen through clear white tissue used covering Bill started rubber-powered Scale models often building own scratch based magazine plans progressed gas-powered Free Flight later got volved Control Line Jim Walker era As Radio Control came scene bought equipment flew RC Power lately has developed strong interest Radio Control Sailpianes still enjoys rubber power has soft spot Old-Timers As active member SAM likes looks characteristics vintage models presently building RC Scale American Eagle Eaglet scratch Bill got first job aircraft manu facturerFairchild credits opening chance involvement model air planes man interviewed him other John Young contemporary Frank Zaic very skilled modeler own right Young read Bills interest modeling job application hired him start long career full-scale aviation strongly devel oped interest mathematics based model aircraft experiences led Bill air craft machinery design spent years Fairchild Hagers town MD plant Bill Fairchild longer runs own consulting busi ness home still mechanical design field Carl other hand spent 35 years automobile business running own Continued page 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting January 28 1984 following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Anaheim CA copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting May following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VPlll Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Un derwood St Louis MO VP-VII Hardy Bro dersen Birmingham MI VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Palos Verdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Present AMA executive staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Di rector Guests Bev Wisniewski NEC Betty Stream District X AVP Dick Tichenor RCM Mr Mrs Carl Goldberg Jerry Krainock Ed Slobod Dave Peltz Bob Bouch er Louise Izzo Barbara McGinnis regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting President read several comments prior taking up agenda available upon request addendum official minutes meeting President also commented several other subjects suggestion AMA invite advertising subscriptions other model magazines publication favorably received Executive Director will pur sue matter New multiple frequency syn thesis systems may need Council attention based guidelines Frequency Com mittee Concern some Indoor fliers Electric Indoor flying publicity Continued page 102 98 Model Aviation AMA HQ bY Executive Director Including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA- 102 Visits National Center Aeromodeling L-H usri Moleswortn Bill Weaver recent ly visited us AMA Headquarters AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF. utive Director John Worth stant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager troller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney S Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Styles Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt ications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojalavek eral Counsel Jeremiah Courtney General Counsel Jack Smith Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Elections Coming year around time people wish seek elected office Aca demy gather staunch supporters about try coerce least write mandatory letter nomination quite true no person can make ballot unless nominated least other person nominee must submit letter acceptance nomina tion still guarantee name will appear ballot Next nominat ing committee consisting 11 District VPs meets private discuss nominees qualifications goes well favor ite candidate could find name ballot Complicated technique assures qualified willing candidates placed before electorate year will looking candidates Vice President Districts Ill VII XI candidates office Executive Vice President nominate candidate District VP posi tion nominator must reside same District Open member Any Open member AMA can nominate qualified candidates office EVP OK folks step right up uncap quill pen get busy writing letters nomination Today too soontomor row may too late International Calendar AMA members travel over US some travel abroad frequently overseas might fit plans take time visit inter national-level contests know might coming up Got answer Drop line AMA HQ attention Micheline Madison ask copy International Calendar Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ser vice will quicker Amazing new friends can develop just attending meets manage take along airplane fly thats better Goofed Yep made blunder other day just thinking about what saying fel low asked should bother having meet sanctioned told him better expected fully insured WRONG reason sanction meet provide protected drawing areanothing insurance column last month must have made think everything insurance taint case Fortunately Carl Maroney insurance expert AMA HQ present put right belonged get proper story fellow asking question may never let live down least working safer direction tiny bit totally error So Im good thought Puvallup very fine pleasure spending weekend Northwest Modelers Show Puyallup WA recently first trip out way years enjoyable visit get meet some pretty great people over country Puyallup no dif ferent third try show successfully done can judge attendance aisles seemed filled both days people certainly anxious buy prod ucts various manufacturers booths weather cool fair amount fog what else can expect time year hosts extremely kind us providing AMA booth right main traf fic flow area relatively rew show certainly has great potential growth Go folks got good thing going Now can just remember give out proper answers questions 1984 Nats recent planning meeting held Reno 1984 Nats resulted some mighty fine sites being established events has quite normal past several years select sites based first what needed RC events what could find CL Free Flight Oh way type thing has seemed year IS DIFFERENT Control Line has site fine may have spread bit gravel make feel home Nothing perfect very slight slope CL site should problem anyone practice area equally smooth actually somewhat larger official flying area less accessible resulting choice smaller site official events Outdoor Free Flight entrants going think Valhalla about grass yes GRASS site something order two miles wide three miles long long dimension same direction normally prevailing winds So what have share site RC Soaring will upwind side models will get tangled winch line RC Aerobatics Pylon will have glass-smooth site would like plenty area Quite adequate bit less per fect Besides time Free Flight Control Line have good sites Indoor quite bit less would hope hav ing 35-foot ceiling floor space much adequate too body flying Indoor will face same prob lemsthe better will still well looks like fine Nats Remember Reno gainLy ling legal save loose change tempting slot machines Stage entertain ment abounds scenery beautiful mountains ringing Reno breath taking us flatlanders back East Executive Council Meeting quite marathon session going 900 am 1115 pm Sometimes go until well after midnight volved discussions fewer motions normal meeting made excellent exchange ideas Motion 1 first motion dealt authorizing purchase new Nats equipment Pylon Racing subject approval Event Director understand equipment has reviewed found excellent design purchase going forward Finally set safe well-made well-operating equip ment Pylon events Motion 2 motion dealt past FAI F3B team problems need discussed except say mqtion passed 7 4 2 abstentions did particularly agree disagree mo tion bit surprised see results go did Guess just expected something different Motion 3 unanimously accepted modi fication scholarship requirements re placing competition requirement model aviation activities requirement done allow consideration members enter competition pre ferring work meets other related ac tivities very fine move should open up scholarship door aspir ants Motion 4 CL team World Championships includes 12 competitors flying four events sometimes competition going simultaneously Only team man ager can generally assist except CL FAI allows assistant team manager motion passed 9-4 added assistant team manager team permanent member Fine move methinks Motion 5 also added assistant team manager Scale team year Margin approval 11-2 Motion 6 failed 10-2 rightfully asked provide perform ance appraisal system review perform ance members Nats Executive Committee folks volunteers need provide written criti cism year sooner later will able get volunteersfor anything specific charges can placed against particular committee member writing VP will handle case-by-case thought writing appraisal volunteer workers commit tee members just does sit too well Motion 7 approved motion will now offering through AMA AT NO COST TO AMA certain bank financial ser vices bank will handle mailing related costs will get small bit profit AMA treasury Sounds goodno cost us maybe some gain Motion 8 several years now District IX has special patch called Season Flyer idea instigated under Vince Mankowski VP Continued page 101 May 1984 99 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 As chief fiduciary officer AMA feel obligated mention current flap regarding last years participation F3B team sent England represent us World Chain pionship RC Soaring corn petition two people involved sub sequently accused renting automobile use bothering return owner rather leaving airport mailing back keys United States Eventually AMA pay tab save face Other discrepancies minor nature also arose working now plan ahead better tighter arrangements fu ture teams avoid misconduct example some cases sending responsible team ad ministrator monitor fiscal actions urged AMA Council January meet ing consider in-depth study last years actions vigorously pursue neces sary legal remedies put us back status quo Doc Passen Jasonville IN writes lose lots young people because just dont have financially Reconsider making Senior age 21 An 18-year-old doesnt have money compete Good point Doc Henry Skoczen Troy MI writes need list chartered clubs District VII III still edit AMA Na tional Newsletter Yes Henry NN still goes out editors should get send newsletter AMA HQ request mailing list will send out club list im mediately Meet Vance Jorgenson Fort Dodge IA Barbara Schultz Pomeroy IA Barbara AMA member flies trainer herself shown Vances modified Byron P-Si Wow Ed Hunter secretary Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS notes Air Show Team may have professionalism some teams going put annual Railroad Festival April 5-8 better Im working Ed Lee Shirley Campbell Lake Worth FL write continue CD three four meets year could throw away couple hundred dollars worth AMA rule believe models can live forever can friend Dave Ritchie Hatfield PA holding Custom Cavalier originally constructed 1938 Original builder Gerry OdschIege see inset last flew contest Philadelphia airport Forty-five years later Dave bought took out its unheated garage fixed up rebuilt 85% wing recovered allowing old oil stains balsa-planked fuselage show through Dave invited Gerry now mid-sixties fly him other day has radio now bring back home little model may go forever books end century four AMA family members CDing four meets year have accumulated 14 rule books Also gets mag get three month So something OK OK Lee Shirley Im working should have such prob lems wish everybody involved people Send picture two easing burden next issue can work better William Lindeman Metuchen NJ writes Safety Flag good idea club has no accidents isnt silk bit expensive Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC has acci dent since May 6 1976 really planning silk William just something close club has fine safety record Dont wish lived balmy Birm ingham AL like summer time Pictured above Birmingham RC Club VP Virgil Abercrombie Mrs Kathy An drews recent club outing Kathys hus band Jim club stop fliers Henry Haffke Vineland NJ winning GBY Sportster Henry wins everywhere goes planegot 1st Static Scale Toledo last year Bealeton VA bash 83 took Grand Champ Best-ofShow took Nats last year want picture mag look up years Reno Natslll sneak See next month way believe Birmingham balmy time Ive got bridge Brook lyn want sell AMA Safety Commfttee Report Jim McNeiIl Chairman As noted earlier issue AMA spon soring Safety Video Tape Competition year 1984 Both members clubs can participate First prize $1000 second $500 third $300 fourth $200 Inquiries already coming Watch next months issue Model virjtlon details expanded AMA Safety Committee now includes Jim McNeill chairman Dave Brown Johnny Clemens Hardy Broder sen An Advisory Board Committee now includes Giant ScaleDon Godfrey Dario Brisighella Bill Wilbur Les Hard RC Pylon RacingVic Leerhoff RC Sport Joan Alyea Bill Paez CLJohn Thompson Doug Dahlke FFTerry Rimert Howard Haupt General SafetyPaul Samaras Don Lowe John Worth Dick Patton AMA Show TeamsBill Altenhofen Al Schaeffer New additions Advisory Board clude some top newsletter editors countrypeople involved can communicate get responses active fliers 100 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Nats Indoor Challenge Only 34 feet say about ceiling 1984 Nats Indoor site Hardly worth going real downer etc what chal lenge Most us have 34 feet locally practice school gyms like en joy have fun Now change top fliers typically have access few special high-ceiling sites will have fly lower levels everyone else Could interesting going duration out height Potentially competition possible 84 Nats simply because people able fly home low ceilings So should feel less disadvantaged years Nats maybe big boys will boy cott Nats because dont like lower ceiling will easier others enter win Think about come have fun 84 Nats Indoor site big place just high everybody should able play avoiding girders instead just pros Three Renos Reno has known Biggest Little City World basis its old slogan Now PR people talk about Reno Reno mean two Renos night life entertainment actu ally goes day night other natural scenic beauty provides both AMA-102 coat pg 98 dealership found relaxation model aviation has part life since 1 929 interests have ranged Free Flight enjoyed FAI contests rubber power still enjoys AMA competition Free Flight events advent Radio Carl built sport flying mod els recent years developed liking Sailplanes Bill have Telemaster equipped launch two-meter Glider radio control have spent hours learning about combination cluding shooting hundreds feet video tape complete flight routine now planning edit tape film use club meetings mall shows Carl recovering serious illness time says doctor very pleased learn Carl y says best pastimes maintain interest dexterity convalescent patient Both Bill Carl united praise National Center de lighted see displays library turn delighted see both hear stories about modeling 1930s particularly about John Byrne got both model aviationa hobby has lasted over 50 years skiing swimming same daybeauti ful mountains valleys lakes 1984 however talk about Reno Reno Reno third Nats Reno model flying great sites both north south city Indoor Nats Conven tion center three Renos pose real problemhow get sleep much see Its challenge makes worth breaking out usual Nats pattern Instead trying enjoy week see about planning extra week really too much just few days Treat like deservesmake once-ina-lifetime trip some extra time getthe full benefit Lee Renaud Donations Since Lee passed away early 1983 number donations AMA have made name Such donations typically designated Lee Renaud Memorial Li brary now part new AMA museum such donations have clearly identified acknowledgements have sent AMA and/or Mrs Renaud However some donations may have clearly identi fied still some loose ends concerning much total has nated also whether have names donors So record may cleared up proper acknowledgement made has made donation Lees name requested advise AMA attention j Worth soon possible intended donors listed Library also thanked contribution meantime advise Lee Renaud Library AMA existence various special services being devel oped make easier research subject Soaring instance other aspects model aviation Microfiche viewing copy ing services planned make available anyone interested great amount pub lished information Library Presidents Report Cant pg 99 District IX carried onbyTravisMcGinnis Now similar patch will soon available members through VP verification accomplishment flying least once month year will mean much warmer climates up North will appreciate mean ing Motion 9 last Several people have complained about high cost entering Nats family group approval motion unanimously might add family group residing same house hold can now enter Nats flat fee However Nats Executive Committee terpreted include NO free events re gardless age group darned good move family entries action will surely cost bit Nats profit/loss state ment feel darned good move thumbnail sketch Execu tive Council meeting could have would proud bunch am BE CAREFUL AMA Chartered Club Report 1983-84 As December 31 1983 55 clubs memberships 100 morethe same num beras last year However jockeying No 1 position Interstate Model Flying Club New York moved first place 366 members Pioneer RC Club Cali fornia have held No 1 spot sev eral years moved No 2 position Following other AMA Chartered clubs have excess 100 members ClubMembers 366 361 244 240 230 213 198 192 181 180 171 170 163 161 155 154 150 146 146 142 140 139 137 131 130 129 128 128 Interstate Model Flying Club Pioneer RC Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Greater SW RC Birds Inc Northern VA RCCIub Goodyear MAC Jefco Aeromodelers Sacramento Area Modelers Greater Cincinnati RC Club Mid-Hudson RC Society Suncoast Aeromodelers Inc Rockland County RC East Bay RC Tulsa Glue Dobbers Detroit Aeromodelers Chula Vista Model RC Club Southshore RC Club Inc Aero Radio Club Manned Spacecraft Center Somers RC Airplane Club Sky Master RC Club Prince Georges RC Club So Alameda County RCers Northwest Houston RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Hawks Suburban Aero Club Chicago Palomar RC Flyers Tidewater RC Inc Boeing Hawks RC Fliers Chicago RC Modelers Inc Middle Tennessee RC Society Tn-Village RCers Blue Angels MAC Diablo Valley RCers Soaring Union LA Miniature Aircraft RC Soc TORKS Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club Stadium Air Force Broward Co RC Assn St Paul MN RC Golden Triangle RC Club Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery Thundervolts RC Club Inc Riverview RC Flyers Weak Signals Cape Ann RC Model Club Cleveland RCCIub San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Western Ohio RC Society Midwest Sun Downers Flying Club Twin Cities RC State NY CA PA MD TX CA VA OH CO CA OH NY FL NY CA OK Ml CA MA Ml TX NY Ml MD CA TX MD OH IL CA VA WA IL TN IL NY CA CA CA OK CA CA FL MN TX AL NY NJ OH MA OH CA OH IN MN 127 123 122 121 119 119 116 115 115 114 111 111 111 109 108 108 106 106 105 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 Safe Flying No Accident May1984 101 Museum Report Hurst G Bowers Curator time read infamous date April us must bare souls mention pocketbooks IRS will again have come delightful French friend once commented na tional past-time country circum vent tax laws what read media appears have spread own country well US Tax Laws specifically provide deduc tions considerations things provisions deals specifically nations educational institutions mu seums area wish address month have large number requests exemption certificates members have donated items AMA Museum AMA cannot make practice being professional appraising service regard models memorabilia related items basic policy acknowledge value items established donor does mean concur such value responsibility donor defend such value may re quired Internal Revenue Service have asked time time model ers help establish value item collection glad assist insofar possible Except certain items such engines no ascertainable market models associated memorabilia therefore appraisal value highly subjec tive advised legal counsel purposes Section 170 Internal Reve nue Code 1954 prohibited appraising value property donated Academy However expert appraisals made pursuant Section 170 Code frequently subject challenge InterStatue Liberty Fund WRAMs consumer show took place County Center White Plains NY February 25-26 1984 will see re ports event model press aspect show deserves special mention reason notice proceeds hobby equipment raffle donated Westchester Radio Aeromodelers Statue Liberty Fund amount donated $235000 per sons bought raffle tickets thanked However special thanks go manu facturers donated merchandise offered Airtronics Altech Futaba MRC Corporation World Engines generosity demonstrated man ufacturers WRAMs Club other reason hobby/sport model aviation worthwhile rewarding its adherents Academy would like congratulate Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations nal Revenue Service Nothing Code Treasury Regulations cases decided thereunder compels either IRS Tax Courts accept appraisal other independent appraisal conclusive value such property AMA can sume no liability whatsoever validity federal tax deduction based whole part such appraisals intend claim deduction property donated AMA strongly encourage con sult competent tax attorney Since last report two Barrera Collection models have restored ready exhibit Ohlsson 60-powered Custom Cavalier beautifully re done COR E G Greene McLean VA other super Scale model DeHavil land Tiger Moth originally reported have built Bill Warner restored just recently AMA Executive VP Jim McNeill still diligently working ori ginal Goldberg Sailplane eagerly awaiting its completion Carl Goldberg still owns wonderful Zipper model hope sometime future will see fit place museum modelers over world enjoy As museum grows does number visitors working several solutions problem weekend cover age option open us use docents such used Smithsonian other museums world-wide Docents highly responsible trained volunteers selected result subject know ledge primarily ability work people desire serve program being developed help promised Mrs Janet Kragness has done considerable work museums buildings histori cal interest significance within Wash ington area progress will reported column meantime please provide us suggestions recommenda tions museum hope will use fullest Council Meeting cant pg 98 may given event noted gether fear image Free Flight Indoor flying may suffer I PREVIOUS MEETING minutes April 30 1983 Execu tive Council meeting approved amend ed written Council input II EXECUTIVE V-P REPORT An extensive report involving much cor respondence issued McNeill Council actions some F3B team members attended recent World Championships England reviewed see also item X Council engaged long discussion over issues III COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety McNeill chairman Safety Committee distributed statistics surance liability claims also reported clubs decision conduct safety spections Giant Scale rallies basis certifying plane safe may held liable accident occurs Discussion supported AMAs legal counsel noted implement safety checks may leave clubs vulnerable lawsuit negligence McNeill also reported special safety flag being developed will awarded clubs having liability claims against Discussion what safe ty rules prevail contest sanctioned AMA well special interest organ ization noted contest directors ex pected responsible conducting contests according rules AMA others may advertisedsuch rules special interest group other words contest may dual-sanctioned advertised such CD re sponsible see rules both enforced B Service Award ref Nov 83 minutes McGinnis reported Carl Goldberg patron award discussed name award other Wings Service Mr Goldberg present stated hoped name award would reflect purposeto honor background support people seldom recognized con sensus assembly name Carl Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Service Model Aviation appropriate committee com plete award criteria according Mr Goldbergs wishes implement process soon possible C Film Prolects Committee Byrne report ed abbreviated PR versions Marvelous Miniatures Grand Illusions now available noted longer versions may become obsolete short films too readily obtainable Council consensus however short ver sions should made available clubs suitable advertising PR nature purpose D Noise Committee Izzo reported collaboration now process between him self HQ developing series articles purpose conditioning member ship fact noise limits may im posed 1985 recommended Council go record stating noise levels will imposed chartered clubs notified E Nats Worth reported Nats plan ning meeting scheduled February 11 Reno working session entire Nats Executive Committee noted sites excellent except Indoor limited 34-ft ceiling Follow ing discussion motion approved unani mously procurement good Pylon equip ment cost up $2000 F Stationery Committee Underwood read recommendation guidelines use AMA stationery HQ staff elected appointed officers minority report given Committee member Jim Scarbor ough disagreeing items recommendation After considerable discus sion recommendation adopted due difficulties defining aspects use committee discharged IV 1984 BUDGET Worth explained budget developed noting preliminary effort recommended budget needs modified reduce projected deficit brief discussion sub ject availability 1983 actual results comparison Discussion will resumed 102 Model Aviation depth next Council meeting May 5 6 V PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS ref Nov 83 minutes Worth reported legal counsel advised Council guidelines After dis cussion decided Ron Morgan Nats Contest Director shall authorized nego tiate behalf AMA language de veloped binds AMA contract shall reviewed before signature legal counsel office Council VI FAI BUDGET ALLOCATION Brodersen introduced document establishes different logic order previous methods monetary support FAI activities After lengthy discussion Brodersen withdrew recommendations reintroduction possible modifications budget meeting May VII PERSONALITY REVIEWS Brodersen discussed proposal Dis trict AVP Jack Finn develop program some model aviation history can preserved video specifically interviews pioneers aeromodeling noted AMA HQ necessary equip ment people accomplish project within PR budget Using WRAMS Show test video tape planned showing Council next meeting Following review suggestions jack Finn format further interviews will determined VIII ELECTRIC POWER Bob Boucher addressed Council complain about election procedures ganizational methods leadership AMAs special interest group SEAM Council advised Boucher draw up formal letter complaint several signatures AMA members addressing letter AMA Special Interest Group Committee request ing reconsideration SEAMs status IX NEW VICE PRESIDENTS Underwood requested consideration two-day training session HO incoming Council members motion subject expected next Council meeting X FAI SOARING TEAM PROBLEM background explained President Executive Vice President issue approximately $1700 AMA paid 1983 Soaring World Champion ship organizers England make good ser ies indebtedness incurred members supporters US team resulting President barring 83 team members future FAI team selection activities until AMA reimbursed Council consensus Presi dents actions correct proper discussion resulted releasing team members culpability excepting team manager stating responsibility management money rested latter moved AMAs legal counsel directed prepare neces sary paperwork recover car rental fee approximately $1627 equipment 1983 RC Soaring team manager mo tion passed 7 VI ED Xl VIII IV IX 4 against V X II III 2 abstained EVP V II XI SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Underwood drew attention Council fact scholarship criteria virtually requires scholarship aspirant have competed AMA contests order have chance win scholarship Discussion supported point approved unan imously cases scholarship application form word competi tion appears struck words model aviation activities inserted XII MEMBER REMOVAL POLICY Brown noted though bylaws dictate member may expelled does really address fine points such offering guidelines clubs experi ence officer has misused club funds Several Council members expressed concern AMA involvement local criminal actions such case should handled club prosecuting accused Bill Mathews formulate letter club question XIII HEADQUARTERS HOURS working hours executive staff HQ reviewed noted HQ maintains staggered work schedules beginning 700 am ending 500 pm hours distributed among staff provide balanced service Council sent listing starting ending work hours employee XIV JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE BRACKETS Underwood withdrew item dis cussion due lack support change constituents XV ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGERS Noting precedent CL team mana ger assistant FAI now recognizes position moved establish permanent assistant team manager Control Line teams motion passed 9 VI EVP II X III VII IX VI 4 against ED V XI VIII pointed out year CL RC Scale world championship events will held simultaneously different sites moved assistant team mana ger funded Scale 1984 motion passed 11 VI ED IX VII IV X VII Ill II XI 2 against V EVP XVI NATS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE Izzo noted since Nats Committee members now put place five years limitation reappointment some kind performance review should insti tuted therefore moved perfor mance appraisal system instituted re view performance members Nats Executive Committee Nats Oper ations Subcommittee administrated Nats events directors specific year three Council members appointed President motion failed 10 agalnst X VIII IX Xl EVP III ED VII V IV 2 II 1 abstained VI XVII BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES ref Nov 1983 minutes last meeting approved negotiate financial services outlined Executive Director NAA sub ject final approval Council Thus moved proceed bank finan cial services offered through NAA Colonial Bank Delaware per proposal distributed Council motion passed 9 VI IX III XI VII ED II X VIII 4 against EVP V IV XVIII ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH McGinnis showed patch mem bers District have available given flies models year round regardless weather noted could made available qualified AMA mem bers changing logo patch read AMA Seasons Flyer unani mously approved establish seasons flyer patch District identifi cation patches shall awarded paid Vice Presidents wish partici pate awarding fly month year patch shall cost $250 XIX NATS ENTRY FEE response poll placed Model Avi ation Executive Vice President con cerning Nats entry fees debated whether fees should reduced After con sidering several variations approved unanimously single basic Open Nats entry fee shall apply members household residing same address XX NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE McNeill asked Council consider hav ing EVP President members Nominating Committee No decision reached timesubject will considered further subsequent meeting XXI EXECUTIVE V-PS TRAVEL McNeill reminded Council EVP has no District represent should have opportunity travel rep resentation AMA least twice year Fol lowing discussion moved Council increase EVP travel budget $2000 No vote conducted motion held over next Council meeting XXII STRATEGIC PLANNING Izzo advocated holding type meet ing perhaps fall assembly noted Council has participated two such meetings pastknown Long-Range Planning Meetings notes past long-range planning meetings shall redis tributed current Council HQ XXIII VP COLUMN LENGTH Scarborough expressed dissatisfaction over disregard some Vice Presidents containing monthly themes Model viation currently prescribed number column inches announced may propose going 30 full page column length VP near future XXIV OMAHAWKS ref jan 83 minutes Brown reported Omahawks won noise complaint suit filed against now being appealed Ne braska Supreme Court Councils previous position decision support par ticular club monetarily upheld discus sion being basically sympathy issue approved unanimously have prepared file legal brief known friend court support case Omahawks club XXV HEADQUARTERS USE proposed swap-shop held HQ sometime May discussed argued swap-shops some clubs major source income conducting May1984 103 HQ would infringement also AMA swap-shop advertisement truly factual appearing articles swap would have misledthey would find selling excess dub licate museum items decided cancelled sign would placed over ad idea auction would consid ered later XXVI MEMBERS AT HEADQUARTERS Treatment afforded visitor HQ recent past discussed Clemens stated formal welcoming procedures have instituted implemented Council dis cussion noted AMA members treated VIP guests XXVII WEEKEND RECEPTION OF VISITORS Worth confirmed executive staff people have volunteering weekends I-IQ building could open visi tors Council members complimented volunteers suggested some form compensation should considered Worth asked advise Council what con siderations expansion weekend activity will necessary XXVIII AWARDS following duly moved seconded carried Fellowship Distinguished Service three Superior Service awards names announced time presentation XXIX NEXT MEETING May 5 6 1984 HQ Reston VA August 13 Monday Reno NV nominating committee meeting will held August 12 Reno meeting adjourned 1125 pm Connecticut Mutt S MaSoaclusotsn Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Aooociate Vice Pmieicenta chris Balling 36 Stewart Or. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert c Brodour 406 Main Street Oaltuo NH oaoeo Dennie Poloom RFO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krafft P0 Boo 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk croesso Prequeency Cocedinator George Wiloon 318 Fisher St. Walpolo MA 02181 Ive just returned Syracuse NY Symposium presented foam wing cutting fabrication demonstration 20 years ago first presented demon stration Buffalo Symposium Little did know impact would have modeling has taken place last two decades brings point trying revive District meeting would include pre sentations modeling techniques would helpful modelers asked previous column club group clubs volunteer sponsor District meeting As yet have received comments would like ask club presi dent present idea membership next club meeting forward com mentsto increased modeling activity New England believe time revive New England Association Modeling Clubs order sponsor District meetings con tests etc therefore will asking Dis trict AVPs spearhead investigation its feasibility After numbers strength turn may help us obtain items necessary modeling growth activities New England VP Activities have full schedule club visitations planned first being Cape Ann RC Club South Shore RC Club Auction Central Mass RC Club 495th RC Club South County Flying Circus present time am working Art Fressola set up combination Connecti cut clubs meet April Council Meeting attended January Council Meeting held Anaheim CA scary ex perience landing during peak ot Santa Ana winds DC-i 0 Thankfully pilot did outstanding job landing number topics covered meeting will reviewed other parts magazine presented plan evaluation Nats Executive Committee perfor mance turned down almost unani mously Council feelings should evaluate volunteer help intent continue improve Nationals weeding out poor performers whether volunteer Im pretty sure majority volunteers super job fear evaluation step feel would lead us new improved Nationals instead staying same thing year after year also presented proposal have stra tegic planning meeting Fall Council meeting formalize plan direction Academy next three five years attendance meeting Beth Carl Goldberg sponsors trust yearly awards unsung heroes local clubs work tirelessly half modeling activity receive very little recognition award will cash award accompanied certificate noting persons accomplishments Beth Carl Goldberg desire receive very little recogni tion trust may speaking out place recognizing feel would distinct honor have recipients know such great modeling couple Goldbergs making such award Please pre sent nominations details persons activities background also have Adopt-A-School project AMA sponsoring chartered club being asked adopt local school pur chase AMA membership teacher give person hand getting model air plane club started particular school Its ironic way introduced modeling member local club came school once week during wood working class taught us modeling con struction flying individual Lynn Radcliffe National Junior Birdman Indoor Champion District Activity telephone conversation Mark Karli during updated ac tivities New England Pylon Racing As sociation well-organized group has full slate Racing scheduled 1984 season interested contact Mark Karli 26 Ash Street Brockton MA 02401 Dont forget Control Line World Championships will held Westover AFB September 1984 District would like make successful 1983 Nats Volunteers help will make success Therefore am asking modelers District whether interested Control Line volunteer show world Yankee hospitality Now Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 255-8319 Amelane VIce Presidense Pete Blanchini 260 & Broadway Yonkern NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Biffel Aeromodelern PO Boo 6093 APO NY 09132 Prank Cootello 27 Keerney So. Dover NJ 07801 Prank Drench 9 Willow Ave Plocataway NJ 06854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Honk Liken 46 Cory Dr Tome River NJ0B753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sautar 2062 Rabbit Lane PhoenIx NY 13135 Frequency CoordInator George Myers 70 Proelich Parts Rd Hickovllle NY 11601 Second District Thoughts Little did realize succeeded last year having Executive Council adopt motion create Indoor Contest Board year term Indoor flight would embrace whole new concept model aero nauticsbut does 01 buddies ready Indoor RC Well obviously some folks will because type fly ing will take place three days 84 Nats Renol Now dont panicTraditional Indoor Devotees-you will given equal con sideration time thing envision sudden transplantation Pat tern Pylon event screaming power concentrated stench nitro match Electric rubber propulsion will probably characterize scene Perhaps somewhere down road someone will come up 020 four-cycle masterpiece Ducted-fan Indoor event will have wait awhile Such Indoor traditionalists good friend Dan Domina however seriously concerned about development its effect im pressionable people permission must obtained use Indoor flying sites fact Dan reports least actual instance reluctance allow Indoor flying pre mises heretofore available now discour aged fear hazards life limb say nothing property thus far identified certain Outdoor RC incidents un fortunate nature shall report further concerning matter its ramifications 104 Model Aviation After Nats should know great deal about what Indoor RC flying about Traditionally Nats has always valuable proving-ground concerning types model aircraft innovations years doings Reno should no excep tion Rest assured safety contestants spectators will continue matter deep concern top priority shall move step time ever motivated good common sense Poughkeepsie Power hail Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Reknowned great Rhinebeck Jamborees year after year annual Golden Age Classic Scale competitions outstanding group also highly regarded its traditional support AMA con tinuing efforts enhance US team partici pation FAI flight competition over world letter George Buso John Worth copied brings glad tidings said M-H RCS has again pre sented AMA $500 check provide assistance United States Scale Team will compete FAI World Cham pionships held during July 1984 famous Le Bourget Aerodrome Paris France addition financial aid M-H RCS will contribute 30 Rhinebeck patches used swappers US team members go abroad heartiest thanks George wonderful Mid-Hudson RCfolks Guest Shots innovation believe will appeal same time fill need express thanks AMA members kind enough send us pictures people places events related loved Wide Wide World Aeromodeling know Joe Palko Thundervolts Club Schenectady NY will pleased will see shots took recent Rhinebeck WW Jamboree see great guy Cole Palen permits use Aerodrome two model aircraft spectacles per year fondly holding model version full-scale ship tail OKempennage Overseeing affair young Tom Polapink Long Island former AVP Schen ectady area Del Runkel enjoying respite snooze between flights Rhinebeck Thanks Joel Next go Island Maui Hawaii courtesy Anthony Valleriani Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Society STARSj surprise old age friend smiling Al Tuttle kneelin& plane hand backed up Anthonys son Perry holding ship transported way Hawaii 6000 miles flying session Al now Long Island Bob Brassell president Local Independent Fly gether Society sends us two pic tures clubs highly-successful 1983 Heli copter meet First present group photo contestants next Larry Davidson another old again age flying buddy making chopper fly ing look easy Ha Winnahl shouts Ralph Weiss Long Island Drone Society LLDS refer ring Steve Beech photo submitted AVP Long Island Ray Juschkus member famous Meroke RC Club took Joe Beshar Lincroft NJ caption could Takes Tough Man Make Good CD Identity Update letter just received identifies owner 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup shown column February 1984 issue Rhinebeck WW Jamboree entrant Rich Feroldi New Hyde Park NY member Island Model Plane Society IMPS Rich shown pushing plane rear gentleman up front dad Thanks letter Rich GEAR UP AND LOCKED ehin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amejata Vice Preuldmsts Joe 8ben 36080 Valley Forge Or. Solon 014 44130 Francis Fluharty 604 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Coricy Heitnian SR 108 North Holgase OH 43827 Laird Jackson 1026 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 10107 Sugane Shelkey 217 EuclId An. Scottdata PA 16663 Prequessey Cowdhsutor James Bserden 8852 Fosirun Ct. CIncinnati 01445239 Phone 15131 5424406 again time year clubs run annual mall shows give May1984 105 general public better appreciation what modeling really about Among successful mall shows last year Midway Mall Elyria OH put Lorain County RC Club 8th annual show 9th annual scheduled April 27-29 year Twelve events trophies through 3rd place event plus some special trophies best-of-show best finish etc should make event attractive can warn now judging pictures got last years show competition keen beautiful airplanes display See yourself enclosed three pictures Thanks Tom Seman photos report her type show clubs put year flying show among best country show put Greater Cincinnati RC Club As can see pictures crowd last year show great what Ive heard show pleased immensely handsdown crowd pleaser show Space Shuttle launch large mother ship similar carrying Shuttle its 747 transporter guys responsible achievement Tom Scott Harry Kin Barry Digger Langfeld Unfortunately builders per haps fortunately crowds enjoyment Shuttle powered NAR-type rocket motor sorta blew up fired successfully flown before understand new being built years show Before everyone gets riled up about use pyrotechnics mod el determined legal rocket-powered aircraft under control pilot opposed uncontrolled pro jectile Back rear Shuttle photo Russ Golden Throat Brown shows announcer always does such great job show Brownie always tells just fly worry about well fly maneuver will make sound like best ever done regardless good announcer can make big difference show type hope pictures print OK color prints difficult make decent halftones club sends pictures please try send plain ol black white glossies produce best results recent Council meeting California didnt produce earth-shattering deci sions productive session Im sure will reported elsewhere Mode/A via tiOn meantime Im sure Ill see WRAMs show New York Toledo Show Ohio Delaware ct Colombia land e North Carolina IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aaeoolane Vice Prasideosa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champiro 205 T pton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helmo 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 488 Chlnquapin Tr Christlanurg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Litre Wllmlngton DC 19809 Charles spear 263 Holly Lane Moeltanllle NC 27028 Prequewey Coondlssater Paul Yacobucci 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevilla NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 1919 4884968 Winter slowly starting pass Mid-Atlantic area past weekend Feb ru ary 11-12 saw temperatures approach 70s throughout large part District What means people beginning dust off planes check out batteries engines winches hi-starts Some got ready time some serious flying ad vent spring see increase work loads Contest Coordinators clubs start schedule contests fun-fly sessions small problem activity would like bring attention definite procedures to-follow ever club decides apply sanction contest display fun-fly first thing must read AMA rule book Official Model Aircraft Regulations sign Contest Director Determine con test classification fun-fly description other category Properly fill out Sanction Appli cation have Contest Director sign make out check $1000 send proper Contest Coordinator Please note proper Contest Coordinator send application AMA HQ also send application Sending either places will cause have delays obtaining sanction ap proval demand certain date could cause disappointed does go District IV two Contest Coordinators Ed Byerley takes care ALL RC sanctions Warren Sanders takes care FF CL sanctions Check Competition Directory Competition News section Model Aviation ad dresses Follow simple instructions will speed up sanctioning process make life bit easier Coordinators winter months bring large number mall shows Mall displays among best events general population observe craftsmanship have chance talk about sport Outside own group very little general popula tion really has much understanding what way Publicity great benefit local club District sport whole can en hance display strictly static event Try involve spectator show Feburary 11 oppor tunity attend just such display intended pick out group something special rather illustrate what can done invited go Coliseum Mall Hampton VA South Eastern Radio Control Group annual Mall Show visit somewhat special since evidently no AMA elected official about seven years group very very large turnout models very nicely displayed view ing done ulterior motive spectators provided ballots pick out best-of-show aircraft 330 pm some 900 ballots cast Dis trict AMA booth plenty handout ma terials along almost continuous showing Grand Illusions Marvelous Miniatures kept crowds interested throughout day case club presi dent John Fay vice-president Clarence Barnes well rest club done homework very success ful day Can clubs entertain successful ven ture Unfortunately answer no have mind own club has situa tion program manager local mall would consider displays occupied mall full week re cently ruling has altered still impossible small local club now say can have one-day showbut must occupy entire mall does appear possible out leisure sport show coming up may possible get Grasp straws will help get publicity little bit different way get publicity act put Burlington-Alamance Radio Control Society BARKS North Carolina past December put min imum-cost float local Christmas par106 Model Aviation ade photo reproduces OK can see result As Woody Brammer club PR man says photo does show RC cars running around float Ia Shrin ers Woody also says float big hit crowds though rained during entire parade Incidently BARKS lay claim being oldest RC club North Carolina also put earliest Pattern contest District IVbeing May 5-6 year column being written shortly after first Executive Council meeting 1984 first VP must say lot satisfaction being able vote well occasionally speaking out subject Having attended numerous Council meetings past AVP probably felt much home some never opportunity tend others has feel good deal accomplished meetings sides figuring out stretch budget cover everything everyone wants something meeting worthwhile members agenda minutes published look over Sometimes may understand subject writ ten case drop line will what can get complete background agenda items dis cused Anaheim what has listed Wings Service award an nual award presented six individuals among unsung contributors sport submitted endorsed fellows No elected paid employees ac cepted nominees award amounting $250 six annually ac companying certificate given founda tion set up grandest members lovely wife Thess people have part aeromodeling Academy beginning fitting award carry names may always recognize contributions Academy sport Thus name award has changed Carl Beth Goldberg Award Service Model Aviation think de serving individual working hard growth sport think Carl Beth Goldberg have fair response idea District IV newsletter will definitely con tinue may like receive will mail bit less cost $600 12 issues believe fact can get information some 45 days earlier otherwise can benefit lot activity planning maps other information com ing really appreciate getting have started putting together loose-leaf binder can carry times passing near area club site will able quickly get way get know better Alabama florida 0 Goorgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 12081 879-5560 Amoclate VIce Presidents Greg Doe Rs 4 166 Pony Or. Sasnyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomia Or. N Charleston SC 29406 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Deirsy Beech FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Puierdo PR 00646 Cd Moorman 70 Fiftt St. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Streram P0 Box 878 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thocicer 1401 N Hairoton Rd. No 38 Stone Moumain GA 30083 terry Welsh Rt 3 Boa 6486 Palaska FL 32077 Frequency Coardlnacor Burnis Fields P0 Boic 1063 Strickland Rd. interlicheet FL 32048 Phone Day 1904 3884662 Evening 19031 684-2617 former modeler Miami FL area wrote nice letter asking infor mation about clubs Miami area Un fortunately managed lose letter will write again Ill follow up request can call Art Johnson AVP area call Terry Russell president Broward County RC Society Terrys number 305 764-6660 Terry looking some good people attend clubs RC Scale contest Memorial Day weekend Because noise complaint build er some houses under construction within sight Conley Flyers field Atlanta GA area lost flying site Don Kemmerling club secretary says will relocate too far old site AMA has noise committee hard work try ing devise ways minimize noise few months ago CL club formed Orlando FL area Paula Barickman secretary Central Florida CL Associa tion asked never include anything column about Control Line activities print some CL infobut somebody has send first hear Terry Rimert directly through FMA News about CL FF Indoor giving fits about CL World Champs ing held Westover instead Reno before Nats preferred Reno too Space does permit explanation want some good CL news send $3 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 6 issues FMA News $6 Charlie Duby P0 Box 15663 Orlando FL 32858 12 issues Rocket City Radio Controllers Huntsville AL having Progressive Door Prize name drawn month member must present win Unclaimed prizes added next months drawing Watch out Toledo Memphis Model Market no Toledoyet Buddy Hord has way Memphis will become major show Distributors dealers flea market displays etc will feature airplanes RC CL FF boats cars Attend May 12-13 1984 Call Buddy 901 767-8110 write him 4292 Village Rd Memphis TN 38117 Ed Hunter newsletter editor Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS launched Ar mageddonclass RC Glider turning receiver gave beautiful demonstra tion old-time Free Flight uncontrolled panic same time Ed invited Amory Railroad Festival April 7-8 Maybe going try trains good folks brought us 13th Pattern World Champs invite Fiesta Five Flags RC Contest Pattern Scale May 5 6 Pensacola FL read Contrails Charleston RC Society its members has de veloped model airplane doesnt make sound except C*R*A*S*H Illinois ans 0 Kentucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 13141 487-1957 Aociate Vice Peeidessts Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1806 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Lou McFarland 3404 Keithshin Way Lexington KY 40603 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmhhvlIle MO 64069 Will lam G Snanlgy P0 Box 261 Aulaurn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Line Hazel Crest IL 60429 lilt Zimmer BOx 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequesncy Coondineoser James Check 564 Granteheoler St Lexington KY 40508 TV screen glows its multi-hued image pen column Views two figures blue move beautifully across distant Ice strains Ravels Bolero hypnotic ever-building music Torvill Dean ice dancers Great Britain present fantas tic program Olympics moving experience serves set mood what will certainly exciting busy year over modeling world sense dynamic feeling newsletters month carry pace well did increase number content revealed numerous mall shows contests other activities will soon nourished eager en thusiasm club members national level just returned Nats planning meeting Reno felt same feeling ultra-smooth Control Line surface grass-covered Free Flight site can mea sured miles convention-slanted Nats concept gives promise exciting event very encouraged note PAMPA newsletter fact careful thought being given least some persons concept building fly ing match site As fiatlanders might necessary modelers adjust building flying techniques suit 5000 ft altitude force us careful consideration factors can rewarding experience might benefit everyone particular individuals involved hope other groups take PAMPAs lead provide information will helpful As flatlander flew altitude can state differ ence preparation practice will help alleviate problems simply must allow mental aspects defeat before get Reno 84 Mall shows full swing wonderful euphoria comes showing off general public oohs aahs come people view winter projects great moments May1984 107 very important club usually uniquely aware impression make Bear mind however months come public shows up flying site will again judging case often will far critical will necessarily assessing safety aspect Its worth thinking about nice letter received Dan Abel student Missouri state university Central Missouri State Uni versity Radio Control Club school located Warrensburg club started three school years ago help couple interested students Dr Horine Head Aviation club has worked hard become stable organized group have grass field two runways pit area have safety fence separating pit parking area 'We third annual aviation show Expo 84 displayed types modeling means static displays films slides invite nearby clubs indi viduals join us displaying models show open public well students Dan Abel Technical Director Dan clubs activity represent very important age group modeling too often lose increased expenses activities college student often re sult diminished modeling activity type club important maintaining continuity important modeler growth Dan has always enjoyed special advan tage parents Elsie Dave Abel very supportive Dan Jim daughter Julie have worked hard AMA national local events family unit have always sacri fices Dave Elsie far own ego trips provide support child ren Perhaps too could involve own family have actu ally model-oriented No family AMA PR Department has Adopt-A-School program club could participate about adopting neighborhood young ster would surprised much experience can num ber Sixers already involved AdoptA-School program pleased Executive Council unanimously supported proposal open up scholarship program changing activity part application beyond element competition include service modeling general offspring reaching expensive time called college request scholarship form Headquarters Newsletters Peoria RC ModelersAn article speaks idea 1 984A Critical Year Because job changes other factors may losing some key persons activi ties presents excellent argument letting forcing few work Indeed wise often double per sons tasks assure trained individuals future years St Louis EaglesA brief note relates local hobby shop selling radios terrestial boat-car frequencies aircraft use contacted agreed discontinue practice problem area frequencies Maybe way handle KCRC ContactsCharlie Reed publisheddetermined qualified applica notes 1966 newsletter Bud Atkinsontions receive recall top awards first Scale whats new took83 $2000 second Class Two Pattern remember Beth Goldberg Award Entry fee $300 Oh Offered forService Model Aviation will given sale Veco 45 Beachcomber ansix recipients year$250 Deadline Aristo-Cat kit Huh Thanks Charlie Hmmfor submission March 31 1984 nomi wonder old thenflees 1983 award intended Sky SquiresIn preparation year-vital people background model ly Scale contest Lynn Elston Bill Brinchleying movement ung heroes let Charles Duvall met officials rep-say otherwise receive no formal recog resentatives local Dairy Queen Pepsinition Theres long list possible candi Cola support success grat-dates few exclusions AMA officers ifying very helpful event Maybeand employees instance appli its course areation instruction form will conclusionEach month ammailed Districtclubs immediately faced terrible problem K Koras andThere considerable interest sub Zawada RC aub Chicago keepject recent Association Midwest RC putting zillion great quotations news-Clubs meeting Detroit Again expect letter cant use allAVPs induce some nominations law human lifeas certain interested trends statistics gravityto live fully must learn useYou probably just want left alone things love people love things andfly models eh Nevertheless AMAs use peopieJohn Powellservice makes quiet enjoyment Laughing sensation feeling goodyour hobby sport possible through over showing principally spotdevelopment acquisition radio fre Smile having FUNquencies through continuing ever professional efforts public government industry relations through well-adminis tered expanding insurance program through competition management activities have enough room VIIrecite everything thats being done through work professional AMA staff DISTRICT REPORTcharged accomplish has growing cost simply virtue annual increase Hardy Brodersencost doing business cost living District VII Vice-Presidentyou will familiar thispick PO Box 1104any index professional people have Birmingham Ml 48012key jobs require increases plus merit increases just keep uscompetition other job opportunities will just take Aseaciate Vice away Get point Brokenspar Arthur Arro 1014 Wooridge Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103statistics membership growth Boyd Bowdith 6410 Glenwood N. Golden Valley MN 55427trails along pittance Vince Mankowski Ruatell Knenzger 2625 8 Shorewood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 RobertO Lundberg492BTiogaSt. Duluth MN 55804put 49% 82 83 ex WllliamRohring44B4TangIewoodTr.StJosaphMI49085ample formula simpleper member AlScidmo-eSOl300rettOr.MediaonWI837l1cost will increase membership count does Ron Seer. 132 S Roelyn Pontiac Mi 48054not keep pace exceed growth cost know fliers out there AMA members sim ply number FCC licenses issued formerly required need regular double-digit membership count crease year am now ready Paul Smiths next letter cutting costs AMA HQ twa S Michigan seia Wisconsin Auistam vice president Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NC Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Frequaney Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Ba Main uosa Level Northille MI 48187 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 4374244 Arkansas S [Ours,, 0 New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aaeocte Vice PresidaMa Bob PriedI 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Neenpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Nurley Iii 927 Commerce Pleaoanton TX 78084 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Cc. Irving TX 75081 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertlexville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Meteirle LA 70000 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 75050 klutzy-looking customer hobby shop blurted Ive got have 1984 AMA Scholarship Program closes applications May 1 1984 much time younger AMA fliers cur rently enrolled college university certificate degree program have ac tive type model airplane activity past three years graduating high school 1984 have grad uated 1983 eligible aspects individuals qualifications contribute receiving scholarship award nicely spelled out application form will sent least provocation new feature em phasis model airplane competition achieve ment modified design service participa tion club flying activities diverse kinds modeling skills achievements other winning competition will now given equal consideration charge AVPs seek out find least candi date get him prepare appli cation whatever personal assistance may require course family club should also source discovering appropriate candidates scholarship pres ently funded up $10000 num ber awards amount award 108 Model Aviation already built cant open plastic bags grab off roll produce section supermarket Everyone should capable building own model really hate sell readybuilt couple reasons first think flier should know built what should know what goes inside model flying Also think should have pride hav ing built thoughtif dont show some pride build youll find pretty hard fly model paper bag over head active RC Soaring groups District VIII Eastfield Boomers name Eastfield comes fact want honor donor flying site Eastfield College Dallas An impromptu meeting Boomers held store yesterday evening try very goodlooking new flying caps blue white turquoise caps very smart logo done Chuck Fisher Chuck wheel art department Channel 8 TV Dallas am proud say Chucks flying becoming art time already excellent builder too happens skilled watercolor artistand very nice guy top Congratu lations Eastfield Boomers pride has gone heads caps Looking back ya know AMA didnt grow very fast until got over feeling sheepish building model airplanes began proud ly show off fact building model air planes honorable thing true art did well actually think greatest growth AMA has because proud what we making others envious image fun have associating other folks have pride Great got meet group last Monday night have shown pride both workmanship performance year As near could judge Cliff Cloud Climbers Free Flight club Dal las has active very effective since about 1946 47 dont see pic tures read writeups about often enter contest youll sure re member reminded club bunch really super Free Flight groups District VIII such Houston San Antonio Still subject Cliff Cloud Climbers Mike Fedor called invite meeting Bob Combs house Bobs workshop would make drool filled ready-to-go competition models finished waiting some good weather Looking Mike Fedor sure made feel age first directed events was just enthusiastic talented kid Now has graying hair bit much en thusiasm ever great enjoyments modeling has attend Indoor Glider event watch Mike lay HandLaunched Glider up just inches ceil ingand keep told him would have obstructed ceiling 35 feet Reno Nats told once would fly up rafters above Pride enthusiasm Lambert Havelka Marshall TX Aero Modelers called enthusiasm bubbling over RC Helicopters said Marshall clubhas 18 members three Hello pilots says knows least seven Helio enthusiasts East Texas would sure like get touch Helicopter enthusiasts District VIII can put outadirectory sport can get touch him follows Lambert Havelka 602 Jasper Drive Marshall TX 75670 can call him after 430 214 938-9716 Helicopter strong area might start needs think set new record District VIII communication day Havelka called came could shake hands notes find received 14 AMA/District VIII-related phone calls two half-hour length too probably 10 business calls hobby shop wandered AMA items info Reno Nats forth made two calls AMA HQ handled about four five AMA member visits store Also receive sign AMA Display Booth just returned Amarillo District VIII largest AMA certainly active good thing love people especially modelers Ya still want AMA Vice President Since mentioned AMA Display should tell Doug Pratt Geoff Styles PR HQ put together us after previous got lost available club has need days already spoken big impor tant-looking display will add ac tivity important requirementi must retumed forwarded immediately after finished because someone else waiting have mentioned Eldon Wilson col umn before long-time AMA member Eldon has probably served AMA very strange manner certainly service Eldon has never known pull punches sees something doesnt like Part ly because enthusiastic description new AMA HQ Eldon went see him self Apparently got cold-to-no greet ing very little courtesy shown him guests hard imagine knowing kind staff have HQ appar ently DID happen As soon John Worth heard slight tftere staff meet ing problem greeting host manship discussed depth will go detail about above except say Eldons complaint fine attitude staff have resulted something really fine Various members HQ staff have volunteered make sure welcoming desk always staffed trained people volunteer take turns coming days off beautiful spirit well over beyond call duty will appreciated Eldon have done AMA service strange way Hobby Industry Trade Show chance go see Howard Hughes Spruce Goose Dont miss seeing Giant Scale builders having trouble wives about space using up take see Spruce Goose QuarterScale would still size small airplane running marathons relays has become very fashionable popular way generate charity community funds Dallas RC Club Mesquite Unit oi American Cancer Society generating same sort worthy project aero modeling field will Race Against Cancer held Samuel Park East Mesquite Dallas TX May 26-27 Saturday 26th will Quickie 500 Racing 8 am 5 pm. barbecue will enjoyed 5 pm Sunday 27th will Formula Racing activities starting 8 am information worthy cause club might like copy con tact CD Val Marchesoni 329 Kimberly Mesquite TX 75149 Phones 214 681-1287 214 285-0676 * OUT OF TIME AND SPACE FOR NOW * tolorado S Kansas S Nebraska k Dakota h Dakota IXWygmiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Auseiate Vie Prealdenee Sill Rhoda 7100 W Center Rd. univec Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Carson aox 2832 Casper WY a2602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prom village KS 68208 Dick Crowley 164138 Stanford Pt. Aurora CO 80015 1m Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton NO 68237 JIm Ricketto SIeS Ctoudeo Sioux Faria SO 57103 Prequenay Coordinator Stew MargIes c/c Radio Service Center 918 5 Stteridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 9224107 Evening 13031 936-3266 Congratulations Mile Hi RC Club Denver CO distinguishing itself good years being selected AMA Award Excellence Associate VP Dick Crowley proudly presented Mile Hi Club its award patches clubsannual holiday gathering December Also being honored Award Excellence Arvada Associated Mod elers Arvada CO privilege making award clubs annual Awards Banquet just before Valentines Day February District IX can proud clubs excellent example set others follow mail recently brought some fine re ports club activities corners District Id like share some month Dodge City KS James E Jones writes nice letter updating whats going area following excerpts shared knowing time whether youre still area VP still want know Ive faithfully read articles great interest area Dodge City sur rounding areas apparently very lax about input since seldom mentioned articles know experience its impos sible write about area re ceive no input High Plains RC club Dodge Oty definitely dead have monthly flyer thats called Buzz Job dont happen have last Id give tentative schedule 1984 includes mall show fun-fly Scale con test mention few items still have few interested Pattern flying Sport Scale Sunday flier types Pri marily try have fun club experiencing age-old prob lem having locate new flying site May1984 109 housing projects getting too close com fort have asked move yet writing wall 10 ft tall now So re looking present location handy everyone spoiled Hate think having drive 6 8 miles fly Now realize sounds like nothing people larger townslike said spoiled James E Jones Dodge City KS Norfolk NE comes word Rick Irvin 1984 President Norfalcons RC club Dear Travis wrote several months ago about Norfalcons Mall Show ask details Season Flyers patches Well Im happy writing now tell Norfalcons RC Club now AMA chartered clubNo 1938 also process putting gether second annual mall show year planning run contest show building season upon us cold weather high winds flying sessions sparse use public lake area fly field inacces sible us long period after hard snow share lake ice fishermen date have good interaction large lake room everyone am sending some pictures lake group usually gets together good days have good club makes out ings like very exciting lot fun Richard Irvin 1984 President Dale Johnson Basin Modelers Asso ciation Williston ND writes Dear Mr McGinnis would like share little input about what happen ing NW North Dakota area relatively new club four years extreme ly active Right now February 18 holding inter-club static show clubs Dickinson Hettinger ND Glendive MT hopefully few others Although may planes am proximately 40 entrants hope should extremely good quality Also should have large number RC boats fast booming aspect hobby area Throughout summer also have inter-club competitions Williston hosting competition June Glendive MT July Dickinson ND August contests consist several fun fly events Pattern event club chooses two fliers compete two fliers other club winning fliers award ed large travelling trophy until next competition etc Last year made two-day affairs barbecue end first day Talk about great way get gether other clubs members Good flying Dale H Johnson CD Basin Modelers Assn 110 Model Aviation Associate Vice-Presidents Dick Crowley Gene Corson Jim Ricketts will sharing some news areas next month recently may have read Model vi ation new award soon available very important people often serve model aviation vital ways best information time indicated called Wings Service award haste share good news name award used pre liminary proposal concept ap propriate has since changed re flect prestige being finalized Carl Beth Goldberg Foundation Award Service Model Aviation recognized modelers major contributions model aviation have come Carl Goldberg lovely wife Beth throughout long association aeromodeling therefore fitting such presti gious award bears cash award plaque also bear Goldberg name Hence above award name Look details Model Aviation near future Arjzaa jarnia ii Nesada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeocat vice Praideass Tom Bunker 8532 Bourbon Way Las Vegea NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut eek CA 94898 Bob Kam0marn 6312 Kenneth Ae. Orangewla CA 95662 Darwin N Barrio 82528 Tumey Aw. Scottsdale AZ 85251 Bob Pleynolds S Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Shilanl St. Pukalani Maui Hi 96788 Al WIllIamson 445 Westilsy Osula VIsta CA 92011 Frequency Cerdkserer Hal Jeckeon 8288 Suneet Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9619603 January set record number miles traveled clubs visited times Id wake up have look itin erary see month started off own club meeting week later went Pasadena Friday afternoon pick up Geoff Styles AMAs PR man town ternational Modeler Show IMS took Geoff out visit Mr Ray Roberts Berkely Hall School Mr Roberts teaching 4th 5th 6th grades model building classes af ternoon overlapped three Above see Mr Roberts flanked Geoff 5th grade class front us Front row L-R Analique Antonio Kendra Delaplane Devon Daughty Second row Candice Emmons April Bickerton Carlyn Hofmeister Chelsea Arthur Chrls Gunnarson Reid Biggs Ben Bleichman Mr Roberts states hes found Model Aero nautics develops following areas through practical application informal organ ized classroom environment reading compre hension pictorial comprehension manual dexterity Teachers group leaders would like have Model Aeronautics course study may obtain packet sending request official letterhead along $500 postage materials Mr Ray Roberts Model Aeronautics Instructor Berkely Hall School 16000 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90049 next day jumped plane San Jose attend 35th WAM Banquet drove airport Steve Geraghtys house also going attend After brief visit took off south Morgan Hill search Flying Lady Restaurant Its little tough locate know banquet renewed acquaintances Mrs Myrtle Mom Coad Ive known since 1951 great meal over 200 people hand enjoy wonderful evening spent night Steves house next morning up early go run Steve fellow marathoner rushed airport catch 9 am flight LA Upon landing drove out Pasadena spend day AMA booth IMS biggee big Aisle-to-aisle people both days show has really caught few days later drove out Redlands attend Yucaipa Valley Flyers banquet fourth visit functions invited Eloise Coats club Secre tary-Treasurer during prior visit mentioned lad club name Mark Dom browski said sharp going go places Well watched Rose Bowl game saw scoreboard ma nipulations RC control can guess involved thanks Eloise inviting club president Ed Hydorn officiated over proceedings enjoyed about SO club members few days later drove south Chula Vista attend Chula Vista Aeronauts banquet invited Bob Bennett club secretary over 100 attendance included large block BIRD club members migrated south night Phil Kraft attendance AVPs Betty Stream Al Williamson Aeronauts member Bob Bennetts wife Barbara set up party What function Live band huge nice hall buffet never seemed end great time Thanks gang week later back San Diego time San Diego Orbiteers banquet invited Cezar Banks Indoor FAI team member third time Ive attended Orbiteers banquet saw John Lenderman down Oregon visiting ham pended hear about banquet dropped Orbiteers FF club showed new AMA film FF Adrift Air raved about Theyre buying video tape HQ After banquet started home got about 2/3 way stopped Anaheim checked hotel Left right Rick Irvin Lester Felger Gary Budde Kevin Johnson Don Budde AMA Executive Council meeting next day checked early Since have much cover month wont elaborate meeting lasted till 1130 pm didnt go home night either Back bed hotel Three days later back San Diego area time attend club meeting First Weed Whackers Santee meeting invited member I-lank Stuetzer first started building 1929 dropped out number years just recently start ed RC meeting took place Hobby Hangar well-stocked model shop Santee owned Don Bender also club presi dent have seen Nats site Reno dont have space month elaborate will say CL facilities fantastic FF site best Ive ever seen course RCers have large runway act Helicopter will have Its own site Soaring will share FF site THERMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Auoaiate VIa Preoldanta Al culver Box 86 WIldor ID 83876 Simon Dreese Sos 58 Rt 1 Broadvlew MT 69015 Gary R Fuller 3060 Rivanwood Juneau AK 99001 Dave Mullena 15859 Palatine Ave. N. Saattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 8 Vlckurg Sn. Sonokane WA 99208 DIck Wickllna P0 Son 623 Klamatti Fell, OR 97601 ChIck Young 290201 Ave. S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98062 Pregueauy Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE HaIg Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phona 16031 781-6103 Add list gatherings attend CAMS Coeur dAlene ID will hold annual symposium April 8 North Idaho College long standing get-together aeromodelers AVP Bruce Nelson told would answer questions about District goings-on other activities planned modelers enjoy great Idaho Sympo Pocatello sure Include fine aircraft Al Culver AVP Idaho Expo Puyallup lovely rendition obscure WW II German aircraft assured typical kind planes will exhibited Poca tello April 28-29 Puyallup Expo great kinds models look booths goodies dream over many people talk well-attended District meeting included John Grigg esteemed Prez Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski both talked assem bled group about national concerns Mark calendar February 2-3 next year next rendition super show Bob Pfeiffer Mount Rainier club deserve highest kudos putting out such superb effort Bob promises bigger bet ter next year theyve done year far look forward 85 April 14-15 Richiand slope Tn-Cities Soarers will have RC Soaring meet 15th SRAC has Scale fly-in Snohomish 21st RC Soaring Tune-Up Vancouver BC put Kestrel Soaring Club same week end MRRCS sponsoring Racing Toledo F-500 Saturday/F-i Sunday 21st 22nd April 28-29 Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds will host annual Glider meet also April 29 Portland Sky Knights will host Spring Opener Seaplane Meet OMAS Lake near Banks OR second year Spring Opener has held flying field OMAS-i Oregons Big Bird group about six acres water fly off nicest sites around put floats come out join May 5-6 Hawks will have Pylon Racing KentF-i Saturday F-500 Sunday same weekend Redmond NWSS will hold Soaring May Fly 12th Hawks will sponsor Scale Fly-In Four-Stroke Rally Kent 19th 20th Valley Aero Model ers will again host Volcano Fun-Fly Bens Strip Zillah AMA Show Team Spokane will put show Fairchild AFB 20th As far know will first show Barons Flying Circus Im sure Everett group will per forming will try keep formed can support people since providing good PR hobby Looking ahead OMAS-1 group will sponsor Fathers Day 1/4-Scale Fly-In OMAS over June 16-17 weekend get-together will Big Birds will feature flying talking show-and-tell maybe some swappingcertainly some best sausage can get anywhere best flying sites around always room improvision last year unscheduled attempt endurance record watched Emil Neeley showed us lose wheel takeoff land very tall grass damaging aircraft Maybe will year Jim Sharp picks up dumps water Canadair know hes thinking about trying Contact Dave Cobb 5545 SW Seymour St Portland OR 97221 info Big Stuff Al Alman has assured 2nd Annual B-B Fly-in Puget Sound ROCS will July 21-22 ROCS field Yelm ad dition Farragut Flyers have Big Bird Fun-Fly planned September 8-9 Farra gut Park hear fantastic place fly just enjoy outdoors aspect Puyallup Expo little disappointing small turn-out both Control Line Free Flight models would seem way have getting different messages across everyone looks models has chance see diversity exists within hobby spite some squabbling goes among certain individuals joined together love airplanes seems should try show others just what fascinates us no question need young people well others hobby counted wandering around can see fertile ground should planting fertile seed aeromodeling better let see total variety beauty hobby Any thoughts speaking other things will CL event Spanaway April 28 Bills Hobby Town Spring Tune-Up will have Stunt four PAMPA classesOld-Time Stunt AMA Combat Y2A Combat FAI Combat grass circles Bethell Junior High Note 28th Saturday Dave Mullens has details May 26-27 comes Northwest Regional Control Line Champion ships Mahion Sweet Airport Eugene OR trophies merchandise through third place events displays flea market hobby shop field airline connections within rock-throwing distance circles camping space restaurant site rest rooms annual evening get-togethers includ ing Saturday night potluck has got best meets anywhere Put Eugene Prop Spinners coopera tion several other NW clubs kinds individuals show shouldnt miss Carl Beth Goldberg have established foundation provide annual awards mod elers can called unsung heroes will cash award along plaque details will printed Model Aviation would like thinking should nominated work long hard little no reward recogni tion Newsletter editors come immediately mind well always available scut-work sit pylon Racers thing essence cant get along too often take granted have somebody mind get forms AMA HQ get nominated As now dont have add FF schedule going meet ing iron out some problems have dates sites doubt get touch Don Zipoy Dave Hagen last have NW Easy B Champs Albany April 29 Coming June 15 16 17 Spokane will Scale Masters NW Regional will several other Scale contests District Xl year indicating increase Scale interest Hopefully will have several travel Reno compete Scale obvious needs coordi nation Scale doings District since seems at present interested Scale suggest join special interest group NASA supposed coordinate Scale matters AMA Further would like hear interested Scale terms getting some kind information network together Bob Bailey Hawks Scale co ordinator Maybe some other clubs have such individual organizations People like Bob could starting place Idaho Scale Squadron another some seems should able find way increase enjoyment aspect hobby Speaking Barons year nual Baron Year award went Marcie Nelson award made recog nition contributions Marcie has made club over years certainly well-deserved Bruce Carson recognized long service newsletter editor Both people candidates Gold berg award HAPPY FLYING May1984 111 JUNIO FLIGHTf ED WHITT 176 WaIl St Ste New York NY 100050 MORE ON BORON couple months ago ran short note BORON FIBERS since Ive re ceived good number inquiries Ive learned lot about new material Boron fibers already being incorporated new designs Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line Radio Controlled models also being used stiffen weak repaired parts model ex perimentation needed far clear its use will allow us build lighter stronger models What IS Boron Fiber boron filament fiber produced continuous process subjecting 00039 dia tungsten wire substrate carbon fiber vapor-deposition boron trichloride hydrogen gas 004 dia boron filament tung tungsten substrate weighs 000017 oz 0049 gram per inch carbon substrate weighs 6% less modulus stiffness 58000000 PSI tensile strength 550000 boron strongest material known simple terms 004 dia boron filament about stiff strong 020 dia music wire ex cept weighs less 004 dia alumi num Think it1000 ft boron weighs 02076 oz Boron Fiber Uses Boron fiber has textured surface glues work very well about Peanuts Sure instance fuselage construction glue-soaked lengths can forced longeron cross member joint tip out lines use formed 1/16 x 1/32 piece balsa length fiber cemented its perimeter Wing spars can reduced size Keep same height cut width half cement full length filament top bottom Trailing edges can now tapered knife-edge Just cement length boron edge Gussets can replaced short piece boron pierced through 45 degree angle Glue well Boron fibers can replace balsa wood stringers both wing fuselage Use no notches just razor nick hold boron fiber place until glue dries Wakefield Rubber jobs Tow-Line Gliders now being made boron fiberreinforced wing spars Boron fibers can added sheeted form RC Glider wing simply tack-gluing wing skins before applying skins foam core Boron wing spars can constructed right foam core cutting slot composite spars can produced making mold 1/32 sheet balsa Precautions Boron filament will break before will bend Use pair tweezers long-nose pliers cut length bending So handle material carefully Short pieces can easily pierce skin Boron fibers inert ad non-toxic can very painful difficult remove Although believe new materials should kept away beginners NOT recommend boron fibers YOUNG beginners Neither recommend cyanoacrylate super-fastdrying cements young beginners am es pecially fearful youngsters getting short pieces boron fiber eyes would good idea ALL us use goggles Sources three modeling sources know sup plied information given above have eyen ideas facts three supply 004 dia boron fiber seems optimum size model use MRL Model Research Laboratories Run Curt Stevens MRL located 24692 Nympha Mission Viejo CA 92691 Tele phone 714/586-5779 581-3101 MRL fibers have tungsten substrate shipped 6-in dia foam plastic reels 1000 ft costs $2500 including packing shipping taxes Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clem ens Ml 48043 Telephone 313/791-0651 Jims boron fiber also has atungsten substrate sells 250 ft spool $1500 postpaid Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01728 Telephbne 617/3534013 Rays fiber has carbon substrate boron fiber very tricky wind spool shipping tends jump off spool modeler uses reasons Ray cuts fiber 2-ft lengths packs tubes charges $800 plus postage 200 ft personally recommend three sup pliers know very conscientious Send SOc stamps complete list products mostly Indoor Duration information boron fibers YES - boron fiber material fu ture Its now 4 New Birds Peck PECK-POLYMERS has put completely new series flying scale kits market Known BUSY PEOPLE KITS models 15 16 wingspan all-balsa profile easy-does-its require very little time build Everything prefabricated re quires glue kits excellent way satisfy young beginners urge build something looks like real thing goes gether quickly easily finally can fly quite well models rubber-powered course meet rules FAC No-Cal con tests Kits include Die-cut balsa formed wire parts plastic prop bearing assembly light weight wheels new Peck product rubber motor sandpaper weights large set decals young beginner will enjoy ap plying construction photographs plans also 3-view assembly contest uses first four models profile series Citabria Champion Stinson Sentinel L-5 Cessna Aerobat Zlin 50-L lowwing Cost $695 avail able local hobby shop direct Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 Send complete catalog goodies Peck-Polymers has offer cost $150 Tell Bob Peck Junior Flight told about new BUSY PEOPLE KITS An IMS Special Heres special offer another favorite suppliers Lew Gitlow Indoor Model Supply LMS offers readers $1000 special includes Box Peanuts 1983/84 catalog same prices 1983 Heres what get box five plans instructions construction dia grams building great Peanuts 1982 Zippy Sport 1937 Aeronca K 1929 Alco Sport Monoplane 1929 Heath Parasol now theres real favorite 1921 Waterman Racer - real collection historic good-flying Peanuts Also includ ed iron-on strips make own print wood sheets five models ironon sheets can used two three times plan has separate sheet detailed 3-views history airplane scale documentation can purchase 1983/84 catalog 16 pages illustrated $150 Box Peanuts sounds like pretty good idea Tell Lew Ed Whitten sent Thats about chilluns Keep building keep flying - Ill see next month 112 Model Aviation Zlin 50-L Busy People Kit 152 wingspan Peck-Polymers Stinson Sentinel L-5 Busy People Kit 15k wingspan Peck-Polymers