The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model
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The following summarizes actions AMA Executive Council meeting Reston VA copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ avail able approximately September 1 min utes will become official after Council re view next Council meeting August following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice PresidentJim McNeill BirminghamAL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Math ews Birmingham AL VP-VI Bob Underwood St Louis MO VP-VII HardyBrodersen Birm ingham Ml VP-VI II] ohnnyClemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Rancho Paloserdes CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR chairmen contest boards well contest board coordinator pre sent lrv Searl Scale Bud Tenny Indoor Joe Friend RCAerobatics Gary Hover RC Racing Ron McNally Control Line Chris Matsuno Free Flight Horace Hagen RC Helicopter Gene Shelkey RC Soaring Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator Mr Lindley chaired contest board meeting Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley publisher Model Aviation Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Direc tor Geoff Styles PR Director Carol Merfeld Membership Department Director Bob Vojslavek Administrative Coordinator Carl Maroney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Coordinator Guests Lillian Worth Jane Lindley Louise Izzo Lou Ward PR Secretary Diane Hawley Accounting Department regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Presi dent opened meeting introduc tions brief remarks concerning items contained agenda contest board chairmen left conduct own meeting conference room I PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES minutes January 28 1984 meeting approved amended written Council input II BUDGET REVIEW A Basic Budget Executive Director noted HQ staff reduced preliminary projected 84 budget almost $100000 cautioned certain areas suffered reductions rec ommended Lengthy discussion followed understand improve special atten tion concerning computer operaton future expansion plans Following itwas approved unanimously Executive Director present Fall meeting study complete data processing needs Academy self-contained requir ingaminimumofoutsideservicesA motion approved 1984 budget accepted presented 11 1 against 5 1 abstained 10 B Capital Equipment Budget 1984 Following presentation present com puterization system HQ purchases upgrading previously approved compu ter program moved accept proposed 1984 capital equipment budget 9 3 against 11 1 5 1 abstained 7 C FAI Budget An amended Appendix appear next month proposal defeated its original form vote 8 5 approved unanimously after changing several details D Executive Vice Presidents Travel motion subject moved second ed January84 Council meeting approved increase EVP travel budget $2000 10 2 against 11 10 1 ab stained EVP E China Trip idents Budget re gard invitation Peoples Re public China send Free Flight Control Line team forthe purpose compe tition cultural exchange chosen travel China funding trip selves President will accom pany asked Council include trip part Presidents travel budget hence funded bythe Academy also asked some AMA supplies such caps shirts pins furnished team no charge request approved fund ing provided up $2500 including AMA supplyitemsforthe team members10 3 against 10 4 8 F Funding judges School An invita tion send individual Germanyforthe purpose instruction RC Aerobatic judg ing Travis McGinnis go funded upto $1500 Academy approved 9 3 against 10 511 1 abstained 9 G Funding Safety Code Poster Con tinuance large safety code poster program previously provided clubs requested Originally AMAs insurance company paid posters Acad Continued page 100 Special Notice Sending Money Outside USA Because recentchanges UnitedStates banking procedures payments sent us good faith foreign members subscribers cannot cleared US banks except great cost sometimes $20 per foreign payment received Therefore AMA can no longer accept eign payments reach us another four forms 1 A VISA MasterCard charge against valid card numberwhich has expired 2 An international money order payable US dollars money order must also show name US bankAND interbank routing code 3 A United States Postal Money Order availablefor purchase locations out side USA moneyorders carrythe necessary interbank routing code 4 A check payable US dollars drawn foreign bank provided check contains name US bank AND interbank routing code Note also foreign payments must US dollars order AMA lose income result currency exchange rates Unfortunately form payment other four types listed above must returned sender regret convenience may cause 96 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports bY AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 7 Synopsis utive Council Meeting May 5 1984 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF e 0O Executive Director John Worth 0 AssIstant Executive Director Vince Mankowski 0 ExecutIve Secretary Joyce Hager e Comptroller Gisele Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Carl Maroney e Membership Director Carol Merfeld ic Relations Director Geoff Stylese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt 0 PublIcations Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojslavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney e Asat General Counsel Jack Smith Helo Team Trials Horace Hagen has accepted challenge put team trials FAI Helicopter scheduled September 22-23 Lincroft NJ should apologize interested competing three seats team giving such short notice rather feel compelled express very sincere grati tude Horace accepting challenge such short notice Forfurther information event send SASE H orace H agen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 Rumor has Model Aircraft Asso ciation Canada MAAC will offering host first-ever World Championship meer Helicopters Probable location London Ontario Canada about equal distance Buffalo NY Detroit Ml Toronto Ontario Knowing Canadians go about doing things should very fine meet Now up US field best team possibly can Any takers NMPRA Hold Team Selection Last month said NMPRA came up plan select team 1985 Pylon World Championships would favor over using Nats results select team Ron Schorr president NMPRA has prepared outline plan appears workable Based concept am now giving green light implement final plan Basically plan will permit top 10 FAI competitors AMA district attend final team selection meet competitors may enter FAI Pylon meets wish establish ranking district including Nats course district may hold FAI races like finals will held least 90 days prior date World Cham pionships finals site something competitors going haggle over nothing recommended yet above can easily deduce have given NMPRA authority act team selection committee way will selection effort comes large hue cry form another district-by-district team selection committee event will effec tive following team selection period Perhaps way go ap point vice presidents NMPRA committee Interesting thought Noise Standards has come read almost daily about another club facing loss field due noise complaints Right wrong legally clubs more frequently facing problem AMA form Executive Council has decided time established noise standards help fight against loss flying fields also help put pressure several engine manufacturers will develop noise limiting devices develop engines put Out power equal what have todaywhile usingthese noise limit ing devices lam absolutelyconvinced can done 1985 Executive Council will estab lish noise abatement plan based evi dence measurements now being gained through Noise Committee chaired District VP Ed Izzo cannot time predict what actual plan will will likely start outwith limitations sim ilar now force FAI RC Aero batics follow implementation plan spanning few years plan may include internal combustion engine-powered air craft suspect categories utilizing very short airborne engine runs area seconds minutes might exemp ted least first few years Also should expect plan go force beginning 1986 required sanctioned competitions Application noise abatement plan day-to-day flying local club fields will likely voluntary would hope clubs would adopt AMA standards effort curb noise problems enhance chances prolonged field usage clubs adopt noise abatement plan pressure will felt manufacturers produce quieter pro ducts Remember progress happens need ora demand hope plan will create need Electric Soaring Nats Several unofficial events held year Nats year will no excep tion have no idea events will run year Electric Powerwill repre sented like never before will have door Control Line events Indoor RC events site RC Soaring will find out door electric-powered Sailplanes taking over after Scale Soaring flies Thursday Scale shouldtake justacoupleof hours sotherest day will Electric John Brown past Nats winner Soaring events will Event Director tells plans two eventsSeven-Cell Unlimited quite understand referring power source carried aboard aircraft Seven cells means just maximum seven cells may carried aboard Unlimited class allowed use cells aircraft pocketbook can handle Both classes will fly seven-minute Preci sion Duration timed instant motor shut-off Launching will use manon-man technique means four five airplanes will launched almost simultane ously can experience same kind air flight details should appear issue Compe tition News section Thats Way Received fine letterfrom Donald Tortor elli Wayne Modelers NJ discussing second mall show Proof puddin eating say proof what good mall show can evi denced Dons letter 60 members turn out show over 100 models city mayor attended has now shown interest participating hobbY best picked up eight new full members club plus nine Junior members Don feels important aspect PR gained mall show now town behind club 100% especially towns people see 13and 14-year-olds involved letter also says good PR quiet mufflers will help club accepted looked asset community have heard saidthat before Don also sent lots pictures mall show column getting long enough already Rule Book year past rule book has available early year usually being distributed time late March end May No longerwill case first time history least far can trace back Contest Board Chairmen in-person meeting coupled Spring meeting Executive Council long last could beat problems ground arrive solutions The1986-87 rule bookwdl beouton time Yeh know have heard story before So have time will happen can sure because rather severe surgery performed ruleschange cycle Boards Council largest surgery item will certainly cause competitorto start again writing letters elimination item cost us four months schedule time Cross Proposal No longer will able attempt change submitted pro posal rather will have write strong letters support objection Con test Board member district onlywayyou will ableto influence vote particular proposal competition groups within organ ization wanted timely rule book After hours deliberation Boards Council determined other possibilities go three-year cycle cut off proposals June 1 well before rules could properly tested compe tition Both concepts unac ceptable motion removed Cross Proposal phase made Dont blame anybody else opposed action amyourculprit lfyou favor action credit Contest Board Chairmen VP having cour age support measure Either way will have rule books hands no later first month new rule book effec tivity datethat starts January 1986 Continued page 99 August1984 97 Presidents Corner I3y President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Jeff Johnson Fargo ND writes publish accomplishments Control Line Scale RC FE FAI teams Good idea Jeff goes Control Line Scale US team came 4th Kiev Russia CL Combat Tom Fluker won World Championships individual 1982 Sweden US team 11th 1980 Poland US teams 3rd Speed 4th Combat 5th Team Race Wait minute about Aerobatics Stunt has America done Stunt Youre going believe US team has never lost world competition Stunt US has come first team effort 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1980 1982 last fourworld con testsBobby Hunt won individual honors 1978 myfriend Les McDonald haswon individual world championship three times 1976 1980 1982 Still talking Aero batics/Stunt Lets look others RC Scale United States has done splendidly 1978 Liverpool England US team placed 2nd 1980 Canada US team placed 1st F4C 3rd Stand-Off Scale 1982 Reno F4C team placed 5th Stand-Off Scale 3rd RC Soaring teams finished 9th Iastyear England finished 2nd California 1981 An American flier Dwight Holley individual World Champion 1981 Radio Control Aerobatics has almost storybook record last three world meets have resulted US team winning 1st three times Pensacola 1983 Mexico 1981 South Africa 1979 own Dave Brown placed 2nd two 3rd other individual honors An Englishman Lord Wakefield started international competition 1928 meet Merrie Olde England Outdoor Rubber Free Flight Free Flight rules winning coun try got host next years go Two years later Mr Joe Ehrhardt US won Wakefield old Halton Aerodrome England 1931 meet came America Two years ago Romanian salt US placed 3rd Indoor 1st overall 1 980 Outdoor Free Flight Matt Gewain last years World Champion FlA Glider Teamwise US 2nd Power 6th Rubber 9th Glider clearly indicates United States America can field teams worldclass calibre Two months ago timidly asked question Should AMA fund help fund teams international Control Line Scale events wherein overall numbers members indicating such interest lesser Would believe letters gotto question grand total letter out 85000 members Translated means members feel its OKto field help field FAI teams international com petitionAsaCouncil member lam goingtc just what Ive always done vote favor funding extra pitman assistant man ager CL boys come Council show true need such help contest track record around world sterling going keep thatway feel betterfor having reported informa tion membership think mem bers basically trust elected representa tives want everything come out right Thank Jeffrey Johnson got letter anyway Any comment Doc Passen remember last year poor little Katie Doe hobbling around crutches Orlando RC bash showed Well proud duty report OK now above left Jennifer Murray Nashville both Katies daddys RC Pylon Race last week Greg Doe operated Formula Pylon thingamajig mostly rain body good time snap some important fliers Nashville meet holding up models show nothing pockets before start big race little airplanes really travel speed unbelievable No important Tennessee RC Race held anymorewithoutthe latestcomputerequip ment support Rod Wagner Mt Juliet TN Digital Rainbow something-or-other read-outs come fingertips make scorekeeping easy Thanks inviting Greg Bob Underwood St Louis MO Bob won 2nd place RC Scale FAI world competition Liverpool England 1978 US team 2nd Bob got 5th year later US team copped 1st front Hiperbipe little doors open everything looks real inside Bob world-class flier equally good AMA Council member repre senting District VI always courteous polite battles District 98 Model Aviation want truth-have ever torn Texas mall show flash prestigious Victoria TX mail event Brad Shepherd editorof Victoria RC Club newsletter filled years excellent display magnificent peachy model airplanes sizes ct a picked uptwo new members rubiloforum onlydid club please pubti hyl tub Club president Mike Chiles working Park Superintendent also picked up new flying field Valley Flyers Foundation Presidents Column n pg utive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 novel quite successful idea brought life San Fernando Valley Radio Controlled Flyers effort raise money improve flying site keep club breaking up created foundation public charity dona tions tax deductible work Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters similar organizations promoting model aircraft hobby Through donations have gone club treasury nearly bankrupt several thou sand dollars meanwhile have able modernize upgrade make beautiful park-like setting flying site purpose telling about solicit contributions rather try pique interest enough perhaps make want follow lead similar organization area indeed interested drop letterto Kenneth E Turner 24654 Eilat Street Woodland Hills CA 91467 better give club name AMA charter number selfaddressed stamped envelope should en sure speedy reply Museum Report. Hurst G Bowers AMA Credit Cards Yes theyre available July mailing adult AMA members* tells can obtain Visa MasterCard credit cards initial offering new program financial services being provided AMA members wish participate credit limit up $3000 provided qualifyfor regularcard up $10000 available qualifyfor gold MasterCard An interest ing feature of card accounts 3% cash refund available interest pay means annual cost credit use can reduced percentage special features involved credit card service might want other card make easier take advantage special card can use pay off existing credit card accounts andtransfersametothe newone can also use new card get direct cash advance up its full credit limit details explained special July mailing can take leave ittheres no obligation suggest read information carefully see might benefit Incidentally gold card being offered initial annual fee $20 com pared $35 $50 cost other gold cards Meanwhile please understand program involves no cost AMA nor AMA involved handling accounts no riskto organization regarding AMA members credit status Further no AMA employee officer profits programits purely member ship service AMA receives small percentage funds collected means helping offset general costs AMA operations thus supplementing come membership dues Except Massachusetts Hawaii Alaska Club Patches short reminderto chartered clubs have notyet sent club patch National Center Aeromodelingplease have found club patch displays drawing point visitors Members visit museum disappointed cannot find theirclub represented exciting events recently acceptance prototype Cleve land Playboy its original builder Mr Joseph Elgin complete restoration would qualified put great old airplane back its original proud state Joe has weathered years far better nearly 50-year-old model looks hale hearty readyfor strenuous stint flying field and/or building board Time does fly well remember great design appeared kit Cleve land Model & Supply Company Seems like just few weeks ago Joe Elgin know different models memorabilia keep com ing never cease delighted amazed bysomeof wonderfuithings receive Did ever hear twospeed fuel tank Well hadnt either Lee Robinson Coral Springs FL sent us complete integral relay represents what being done achieve engine speed control back 1947 Bill Cannon sent us beautiful prototype super-mini multi-channel radio control sets As know Bill pioneered really small radio control gear first produce quantity airborne four-channel unit weighing under four ounces Bob Benjamin sent us beautiful Orbit eight-channel reed radio complete receiver transmitter servos battery back reported finding trashcan Can believe What old saying about mans trash anothers treasure Dick Little Cascade CO brought us beautiful old Cleveland kit Boeing 247 brother gave him birth day present back about 1936 has holding onto very dearly ever since waiting just right time build Well has found loving home has Cleveland B-25 kit broughtto usbyjamesA Crown Middletown MD has verytouching sit desk museum watch grand fathers admire wonderful old kits obvious nostalgia point out younger generation often accom pany ing item past will get off nostalgia bit really isnt thatwhat museums Don Lind ley left postcard us recent visit has garbled date 1939 picture features aviation subject New York Worlds Fair year Jim Cahill Dick Korda reads Dear JimSnagged Wakefield 4320 30 Model landed 900 feet away rubber trouble 29c Enough said An area getting lots attention growing number visitors whydont cha department group tells us should have Pattern airplanes Another tells us should have Free Flight some ask Indoor Electric ducted-fan etc story goes correct appreciate comments suggestions After museum belongs members should able come see what turns recently received helpful letter Tom Vallee Indoor fame model flying regarding exhibiting techniques microfilm models ideas will utilized maximum extent possible appreciate Tom taking time provide us want very much establish well-balanced museum modeling discipline re ceiving full attention through meaningful exhibits dontcha help us out good constructive suggestions little volunteer service would also welcome During past month guest list has continuing grow Among distinguished visitors recently Ambassa dor Robert Munn currently retired living Utah Bob reported has built 12 models since first year Doesnt make feel ashamed Also included Honorable James Thomas Den ver Colonel Peter Rawlings accom panied son Scott Catlett VA looks like will great summer modelers make visit museum August 1984 99 Aircraft D Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1984 membership kit may dered AMA Supply Service 10 $100 postpaid Please include remit tance order specify stick-on labels Minutes ConL pg 96 emy absorbed mailing costs subsidy no longer available itwas approved forAMA fund project 12 1 against 10 III jOINTMEETING EXECUTIVE COUN CILAND CONTEST BOARD CHAIRMEN Note The Executive Council 14 Con test Board Chairmen 8 Contest Board Coordinator eligible vote motions contained section vote required pass motion relating contest board procedures 2/i ofthe total 15 23 Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator reviewed Council what trans pired meeting series motions A to strike note 2 Rules Change Proposal Form substitute cross pro posal refine basic proposal must deal specific details basic proposal changing its intent Ap proved 21 1 against 3 Note This resolution became superfluous passage subsequent motion eliminate cross proposals B to delete initial vote rules making procedures failed 9 13 against 5 EVP 4 8 7 1 Tenny McNally Sean Matsuno Hagen Lindley Hover C to change simple majority 2/3 majority responding members passage Initial Vote contest board involved approved 19 3 against 11 3 Friend D to change simple majority 2/3 total responding members passage Initial Vote con test board involved approved 20 2 against 11 3 E that end basic proposal sub mission period 1984 will July 1 ordertoinstituteanewscheduleforthe rule board system insureJanuaryl 1986 rule book delivery failed 8 14 against 3 ED 108 69 71 112 54 Friend Lindley Special Following discussion motion Grigg Pres eliminate cross proposals Interim Vote rules change system Final Vote occur May 1 approved 20 1 against 11 1 abstained 10 F that contest board chairman and/or coordinator may request vote after deadline judges issue critical takes action must attempt contact delinquent voters failed 19 against 3 3 ED EVP C that rule bookwill split up General section includes rules acted only-bythe Executive Council orthe com bined contest boards individual sec tions containing rules acted individual boards indi vidual sections will contain rules associated actual field operation contest except concerned site facilities officials protests other administrative organizational rules motion passed 16 7 against 811210 3 4 Hagen H to adopt revised calendar rules change cycle see Appendix II next month approved unanimously IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS RE PORT Jim McNeill chief financial officer Academy gave report FAI team travel expenses 1984 report included draft revised form signed team members whereby acknowledge greater responsibilities regard financial obligations Also included EVP report Council member expense accounts past three years V COMMIrIEE REPORTS Safety Committee McNeilI distributed written report dated May 1 1984 deals safety suggestions first aid kit flying fields nearby telephone emer gencies instant glue closing cuts aware ness loose articles clothing can pulled prop attention flaws propellers B Noise Izzo stated planned series informative articles would come being very near future C Films Byrne reported RC film currently production will premiered after January 85 somewhat later pre viously anticipated D Special Interest Groups McCollough reported Bob Boucher ap THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROMODELING open during normal business hours Monday through Friday Federal holidays ex cepted group offhour visits call Center 1703 4350750 peared before Council January complaints against SEAM followed through formal letter grievance also new Electric organization formed No action recommended pendingfurtherdevelopments discussion followed acceptability PAMPA NMPRA because both groups have submitted incomplete applications noted PAMPA will considered Nats meeting meantime itwas unani mously approved accept National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA special interest group under Acad emy umbrella E Personality Interviews Worth reported two interviews have conducted video recorded Charles Grant other Carl Goldberg VI NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING Noting HQ orientation sessions incoming Council members enable perform efficient manner onset approved following elec AMAS NEW HOME . get y N lAW TO REACH THE CENTER dfashingnon DC Take convenient sts route Capital Beltway Note euaroj rstate 66 limited car jo s direction rush hour traffic during rush hour Exit the - i Beltway Route 7 Leesburg Turnpike As approach Royleye 0 606 see map will see largeagn right directing Reston Turn left Route 606 lBaronCam eron Road go first light Wiehie Avenue Turn left Wiehie left again,n Sunset Hills Road Center son right no half mile cor ner Wiehie Sunset Hills National Center s Aireors% Academy Model Aeronautict National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Orive Reston virginia 22090 703 4350750 100 Model Aviation tions two-day orientation period estab lished HQ attended earliest convenience first-time elected Council members Funding shall include up three nights lodging transportation pro gram shall consist department studies activities HQ distribution forms background information deter mined HQ motion passed 11 2 against 5 10 VII BYLAWS AMENDMENT President noted Executive Vice Presidents request add President Executive Vice President mem bers nominating committee consti tuted bylaws amendment recommenda tion prescribed bylaws Article XV therefore directed bylaws com mittee review proposed amendment bring back Council recom mendation next meeting VIII RULE BOOK FORMAT subject large-print rule book Contest Directors 81/2 x 11 loose-leaf format discussed No definitive action taken agreed sugges tion may pursued Council members find enough interest within districts warrant further consideraton IX SUPERCHARGING noted supercharging turbo charging prohibited present inter pretation rule 7 AMA Safety Code currently legal under FAI rules also noted gaseous boost injunc tion found page 7 under Section 4 General rule book origin ally intended CL Following discussion President directed contest board coordinator initiate rule interpretation matter within 60 days approved Executive Council go record interpreting paragraph 7 Safety Code prohibiting turbo supercharging 11 1 against 1 1 ab stained EVP X DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTHaiti Club After some preliminary discussion approved Haiti other islands West Indies shall assigned jurisdic tion District V 12 1 against 1 XI AEAMEMBERSHIPFORAMA OFFICERS Executive Director recommended Council re-establish AMA officer membership irt Aerospace Education Associaton ingthat magazine received high school college libraries United States has circulation over 200000 also noted AMA could expect have ads articles magazine Fol lowing discussion approved $2000 authorized officer service budgetto provide membershipsforallAMA officers Aerospace Education Associa tion 12 1 against 111 Xli VP COLUMN LENGTH motion resulting discussion January meeting Vice Presidents column length ModelAviation increased 30 inches failed 9 against 3 10 11 2 1 abstained EVP XIII MAP MAGAZINE SALES Worth explained magazine sales agree ment proposed Academy Model Allied Publications Ltd England seIIAMAs magazine Great Britain AMA likewise magazines After discussion approved AMA accept MAP reciprocal magazine sales proposal 12 1 against 3 Note It also agreed AMA should offer US publishers opportunity sell magazines commission basis Continued Next Month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holiston MA 01746 Associete Vice Presidents Chris Batting 36 Stewart Dr Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Namhua NH 03060 Dennis Folsom RFD 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don Krsfft P0 Box 182873 HerItage Ln Duxbury MA 02331 Al Nonotnlk 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 08850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 would like discuss two major items acted May Executive Council meeting first item 1984 budget Needless say act current year budget nearly half year has gone indicates improvements must made budgetary process Academy 85000 members $3000000 budget now what call big operation Business practices must insti tuted order operate Academywith minimum cost its members therefore have decided seek nomination Executive Vice President Academy year main duties Executive Vice President oversee financial operation Acad emy feel years experience business handling budgets business operations would make asset Academy Executive Vice President 1984 budgetwas approved essen tially balanced budget ex pense portion approved expen diture $100000 investment items $100000 plus $30000 expendi tures 1983 indicates will using $130000 theAcademyssurplusfunds rate could very easily use up surplus funds would necessitate dues increase future personally feel prudent preparation budgetwould eliminate need fora dues increase opportunities areas reduction budget way presently structuredwhereby budget prepared presented late yearmakes difficult make changes second important task accomplished Executive Council way combination meeting Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen shorten rules-making cycle As may know rule books appeared May year added burden Contest Directors publish way contests conducted recognized problem rule books beingconsistently published late very productive combination meeting between Executive Council Contest Board Chairmen produced astreamliningof rules proposal system would insure publishing rule book prior year itwould become effective new procedure will eliminate cross proposal section therefore saving time total process have appointed committee chair man special task force reporting President Grigg Academy operations During course myweek-long study August 1984 101 BIll Efflnger Berkeley Models fame visIt ed AMA HO May 4 1984 shown equally-famous 8-Bail Trophy named hIm also known Walt BiIiett LovIng Cup Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale AMA chartered clubs $2500 fol lowing titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta ship ping charges prepaid AMA Happy occasion 84 Toledo Show signing up Joe Zingall Zinger Props AMA Life Member #78 WIth Joe Ito R John Grlgg AMA President Carl Maroney AMA Special Services DIrector Joe Vince Mankowaki AMA Assistant Executive Director interestingfactwas discovered lose approximately 250/a previous years membership year indicatingthat sign up new members cover shortfall growing annual rate approximately 67O/o Both items combined show 33% membership turnover year Granted approximately 50000 members continue sign up year after year have turnover Academy membership 100% three years feel tremendous opportun ity us attempt retain member ship therefore increase growth Academy much higher rate 67O/ per year clubs district conduct mall shows flying demonstrations excellent activities orienting gen eral public model plane building flying opportunity does existfor usto improve relations neighbors flying fields Let tell activity being conducted Millis Model RC Club suggested neighborhood open house day few years ago just acquired flying field close proximity residential homes Rec ognizing may present problem conducted open house have done year since have existence Let explain procedure thatwe follow may desire pattern own open house way call neighbors invite open house present packet includes brochure Skys Limit sheet About Flying Models available Academy copy magazine article Greater Golf brochure Sig Manufacturing Co explaining operations radio control include letter club president explaining desire have attendance open house soft drinks refresh ments will served flying explanation demonstrations will take place type activity can insure neighbors responsible adults proper safety procedures willing listen limitations would make flying acceptable area activity has very successful us pays before have complaints neighbors VP Activities Art Fressola very active Pattern flier asked attend combination club meeting Connecticut Two clubs attendancethe RC Club Connecticut Connecticut Balsa Bugs enjoy attend ing meetings such get first-hand discussion members try have understand operation oftheAcad emy well listen problems Art excellent host am Inoking forward meetings such next year sometime District Activities Ocean State Pattern Championships will held July21 22 Charlestown RI OnJuly2lChris Balling will hosting District meeting July 28 29 Orange MA Pattern contest will held information contact Associate VP Bob Brodeur 603 888-3302 interested Water Fun Fly two-day event scheduled September 15 16 Brimfield MA CD Don Foster New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II VicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 212 225-8319 Ameocete Vice Preedenta Pete Bianchini 2608 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown Etifel Aeromodelera P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 WIllow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Gory Dr Torns River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Pony Ave Latham NY 12110 Lan Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myara 70 Proellch Penn Rd Nickavilie NY 11001 Second District Thoughts Model aeronautics its broadest sense state mind largely embracing hetero geneous group individuals seeking happi ness aspects smitten share pleasures well vicissitudes addiction never really possible total remission Like good things life however cannot expect everyone else respect indeed understand much less what doing Usually what folks understand fear Such being case incumbent upon us educate unaware concerning thing point least understanding ap proval better yet outright participation may accomplish way found kind ofone-on-one encounter program personal PR ie talk up speak principallywith friends outset casual acquaintances extend efforts publicize explain what hobby/sport about large idea educate effective means doing either personal observation scene action ie flying site pic torial familiarization through AMA motion picture films cassettes Concerning latter video versions following sale AMA Film Librarian $25 per copy 'Those Marvelous Miniatures' General Grand Illusions Scale Wired Excitement CL Choppers RC Adrift Air FF AMA has sold 257 far year compared 144 sold during 1983 What am actually getting thatwe need can get members connection have agenda next Executive Council meeting proposal thatwe initiate Recruit-A-Member Incentive Program will knock $500 off annual dues charge recruitone member $1 000 off two members way stead edging toward figure approaching 82000 time year shall work ing toward something like 150000 members Combined Effort Executive Council meeting May 5 6 something special combined large measure proceed ings Contest Board Chairmen thus partook times large commit tee session Chairmen present Coordinator Don Lindley Chris Matsuno Joe Friend Horace Hagen Gary Hover Gene Shelkey Ron McNally lrv Searl Bud Tenny Attention focused principally upon rule-making procedures rule bookcycle accommodations well format consid erations gentlemen met separately HQ cnnference room later joined Council joint voting session results will doubtlessly reported else magazine shall defer quarter forfurther elucidation Suffice say such combo meetings should held frequently Norman C Lauro AMA 79025 1924-1984 painful report untimely death Norm Lauro passing leaves hearts minds of us fortunate enough have known Norm have experienced warmth greet ing flying field deep void Norm served country well Air Force pilot survived combat missions As long-term aeromodeler times vice president president board chair man Long Island Drone Society Later became co-founder Flying Elites Long Island along good friend Tom Feicco Norm highly instrumental securing Cedar Creek flying site Nassau County Park Commission Long Island deepest sympathies go wife Althea son two daughters Pictorial Parade First show Paul Sauvin WRAMs holding ultra ultralight RC model aircraft club field West Patterson NY 102 Model Aviation Connecticut Balsa Bugs L-R Bill Capes vice-president Frank Castro president Bob Jessel secretary RC Club Connecticut L-R Al Arndt sec retary Ed Bludnicki president Sid Newman field safety isacloseupofthatinterestingcraft Next two friends like make laugh first Danny Basovich frequently judge Pattern Scale flight hereabouts genial gentleman Steve West finally close shot ourAVP Toms River NJ Hank Likes Somers NY Giant Scale Rally GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate ViCe Presents Joe Elben 38980 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St VIenna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St PhIladelphIa PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordlnstor James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct CIncInnatI OH 48239 Phone 513 542-4406 Time flies youre having fun month no exception Early month traveled Washington combined Ex ecutive Council/Contest Board Chairmen meeting review budget figure out ensure rule bookwill dis tributed timely fashion future resolution rule book prob lem ended up being rather simple volved lot brainstorming lot ideas being advanced discussed re jected before final solution settled upon end decision simply eliminate cross proposal stage com pletely will compress rule change cycle sufficiently insure timely rule book distribution Now before depend cross proposal system crutch get too upset think about should force care wording ini tial proposals increase likelihood proposal will right first place Hopefully will enable us send out rule books renewals 86 Another subject took up large amount time discussion com puterization AMA HQ operation have working few years now now using primarily service bureau type system some integra tion data terminals word processors AMA HQ financial system primarily done hand time due workload involved leaves us unable gen erate some financial data timelyenough basis assist us making decisions involve commitment funds exam ple set up budget estimated income expense year have no way accurately tell track budget point year knew spent less money budgeted income ex pected Id likely vote some new worthwhile project reverse true right now have no way know other gut feeling Some membership financial processing being assisted computers butfor part its old green visor quill pen routine hope get financial system line service bureau soon think stop-gap measure hope can become basically self-sufficient large in-house computer few years Id guess will pay itself about three years reduced service bureau fees present paying nearly $1 50000/year such services think would good invest ment forAMA professional study under way determine best course action us immediate future Tim Treneff Newark OH presented us another interesting question seems now four-cycle engine reality some competition events use supercharging orturbocharging offers possibility increased power Its permit ted FAI rules itwas prohibited thestrictinterpretation para 7 intheAMA Safety Code Executive Council voted interpret paragraph applying supercharging turbocharging eliminate conflict Contest Board must now decide handle general rules AMA events now legal FAI events pleasant things Ive opportunity tell aVP two District Ill fliers among 13 AMA members going Peoples Republic China June fly Free Flight Con trol Line contest request Chinese people particularly significant have informed first cul tural exchange between China US since defection woman tennis player quite awhile back Bob Siflett Glen Rock PA will representourdistrictwell FF will Carl Dodge CL Speed Im sure can speak us District II wish best luck historic trip Im also sure represent modelers lookwith envy theirtrip Districtor AMA matter couldnt represented better legendary modelers contest season full swing being written Lets see Rough River weekend Cleveland next Quincy Ko komo etc etc Great fun Enough Hangar Talk Dhlawar rict ol Calumbia 5 Maryland h Caeslisa ivVirgiesa DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispmn District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News VA 23606 BIll Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancols 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlatlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmIngton DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane Mockavllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinstor Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 28301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 May saw joint Executive Council/ Contest Board Chairmen meeting Head quarters am sure full report meeting will published couple particulars would like explain concerning feature evolved order get ayears-end date publication rule book cycle will continue two years past cycle existed took total 18 months publication end August cut-off date pro posals After some consideration Con test Board Chairmen elected have ajulyl cut-off date proposals objected because first outdoor sanctioned competition disciplines occurAugust 1984 103 ring until first weekend Mayfor District IV about six weeks would left evaluate 1984-1985 rule book before would have get proposals 1986-87 rule book hardly time begin evaluate present rules lfweweretomaintainatwo-yearcycle alternative tly cut 18-month time logical place thiswas elimination cross-proposals Cross-pro posals have always part rule-making procedures could elim inated doing harm system Removal part procedure will cut four months off cycle couple other changes within repro duction methods rule book will out end December 1985 Removal cross-proposal system does mean will no input Contest Board Immediately upon publication proposals anyone has privilege writ ing orcallinghis/herContest Board member offering suggestions particular rule proposal needs clarification As competi tor have removed system voted adopt change did two present end result proposal period still ends end August rule book will out before end year preceding effective date District IV have some very disquieting news have num ber clubs have lost flying sites unacceptable situation no matter views thing makes serious cases field lost another ready sidelines couple cases may well mean no place fly unless theycan getto another clubs field has room handle loses due variety reasonsone noise others construc tion termination lease such rea sons resumption farming land Are events occurring out blue warning really may ask little thought given actively thrashing through countryside looking alternative sites Fellow mem bers ifwe notstrive constantlyto lookfor alternative sites stand thing need surviveflying sites wait until present site gone need assistance get hold sites sure let District VP know write call Geoff Styles HQ time time worthwhile pay homage group oran individual has weathered times continued exist performing same type flying beginning month would like tell about such group Brainbusters AMACharterClub#628 isaFreeFlightclub dates back 1940 club became very active strong during war years NACA pre-NASA hired out standingaeronautical engineersforthe Lang ey Research Laboratories Brainbusters alumni rosterincludesJohn Worth Salaibi Gil Morris Fred Pearce Frank Parmenter CaIdwell Johnson Woody Blanchard Harold Crane others made signifi cant contributions Academy Model Aeronautics model aviation over years number current mem bers making voices heard today Free Flight still prime interest club although some members belong other clubs have other interests Since no longer Free Flight clubs East Brainbusters have joined East Coast Free Flight Champion ships Galeville NY Although column will appear early enough influence attendance contest June 2324 Any Free Flighters might inter ested getting activity down Tide water way Virginia should contact Brainbusters c/oA VanDover 112 Tillerson Drive Newport News VA 23602 Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 club will host Free Flight contest Petersburg VA Airport October 21 year July 14-15 will rather differ ent Radio Control flying event held always enjoyable Sixth Annual Scale Rally Marine Corps Air Museum Quantico VA competition spon sored jointly US Marine Corps Woodbridge Radio Control Club events RC Sport Scale RC Giant Scale Marine Corps Special latter event static event model need fly best remoted controlled model aircraft flown Marines Gemein hardt Trophy award USMC event US Marine Corps Air Museum within walking distance flying site has comprehensive unique display aircraft artifacts Marine Corps hos pitality event legendary anywhere near Washington DC area weekend bring kids best Scale aircraft take part wish tothankthe members Burling ton-Alamance Radio Kontrol Society hospitality fine example what small club can way public relations work BARKS worked Burlington Chamber Commerce National Balloon RacingAssociation make FirstAnnual Central Tarheel Bal loon Race success club handled announcing provided PA system performed manyothertasksforthe race operated booth club AMA displays static model exhibit well RC flying demos twice daily addition gave buddy box instruction almost 150 people Would believe Ron Griffin talked about 630 am until 830 pm four days Ron said never done such thing before will say did very professional job great deal publi city given club AMA sort cooperative occasion does can calculate forpublic relations gives people opportunityto see ded ication modeler just often-heard noise complaint Working community leaders does help times need public help locate keep flying sites have already proved public-spirited club got little bit out meet financially will go towards improving new flying site just acquired would also like say received memorable happenings life Balloon Race BARKS made arrangements take ride balloon sponsored BARKS Academy banner balloon owned piloted Tom Anderton Roanoke VA entered took part races flew about two hours beautiful balloon aclearSundaymorning light breezes doubt shall ever forget Thank BARKS Tom Alabama ida gia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 1205 879-5650 Associate Vice Presidefits Greg Doe Rt 4 186 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Aithur Johnson 032 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shailmar FL 32579 Harry Sheram PC Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Nainton Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 6466 Palatka FL 32077 Frequency Coordinator Burnls FIelds PC Box 1063 StrIckland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 6842517 Jack Schwartz Port Charlotte RC Society Punta Gorda FL says has AMA forXXX years Im sure 30 years Roman numerals stands 100 years interested getting some Public Relations materials exhibition Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club onJuly4 Geoff Styles atAMA HQ sent him some materials reminded him tabletop display have club use need display please write Bill Bradford editor Guy Wire newsletter Daytona Beach RC Associ ation needed some help articles talked Mike Gabriel giving program write article newsletter program produced five guest articles written Mike Gabriel Lou Rovegno Marge Rovegno Stephen Searle can sometimes visualize bad crash might have way someone describes best descriptions Ive seen lately Brandon Model Flyer edited byJohn HudsonThe club its second Pylon race forthe year 20 fliers bad crash got video pictures ofthe hole thing Con test Directorwas Tom Cimino affectionately presume known Old Iron Hand Dixie Sky Devils Amory MS report halfway between Memphis TN Birmingham AL interested sponsoring fun fly Amory would attract groups both Memphis Bir mingham would allow two major mod eling areas mix mingle model minimum travel Clubs areas encouraged write Ed H unter Route 3 Box 286 Amorv MS 38821 104 Model Aviation Thats left Jerry Byrge presi dent Dixie Sky Devils Jerry handing memento visit Amory Rail road Festival Ole Lyle editor newsletter Tn Cities Aeromodelers Bristol/Johnson City Kingsport TN reports pretty weath er bringing out Junior Birdmen heard say left field after some rusty flying No wonder couldnt keep wings level day Ive got sweater buttoned crooked wonder Ole Lyle really Aflierwhowould prefernotto known reported have taken seriously report column aboutthe use crushed corn flakes substitute microballoons attempted beef up wings Fly Baby stuff After wings folded simply poured milk remains ate happy read Fly Paper Remote Control Association Central Flor ida Geezer-Upstart battle death over Whatever Up starts won Geezers want another chance Ilinois S Indiana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1987 Maccute Vice Presents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 82301 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtmd IN 47421 Raymond Mayere P0 Box 243 Smlthvilie MO 64089 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61378 Prequency Coordlnetor James Check 864 GmntcheeterSt Lexington KY40805 Whew schedule has gotten wild Coun cil meeting airshow mall show club meet ings contests attest full swing Sixer activity Well lead off picture couple hard workers modeler other friend modeling Dalervin right has CDed Minti ulep Scale Meetfor number years object comments however Bill Marshall left Bill Assistant Director Recrea tion Kentucky State Parks has proved great friend modeling Kentucky Park system has provided much positive creative support hob by/sport helping sponsor contests team selection events Rough River well complete modeling facility E P Sawyer State Park Louisville model ers spectators served have pleasure working Rita Strosberg director Sawyer held Scale Team Selection last year assured two persons tops work planning event big Sixer salute Kentucky Parks Bill Rita particular conversation Jim LeSeure Monroe County Radio Control Club Bloomington IN recounted experience group providing manpower phones PBS telethon contact public over phone visually over tube great benefit Jim suggests quite correctly proving worth community gaining ally dealings reluctant community officials agree Jim since St Louis have contributed annually state scholarship fund gets name right places Thanks constructive input Dale Campbell Joe Cannon Muncie Sky Chiefs report successful mall show Muncie March 50 models display helped create nice learning envi ronment public viewed effortc Rich Atkinson has provided information Peoria RC Modelers-sponsored District VI Fun Fly Championships event held September15 16 open District VI AMA member Detweiller Park Peoria will scene contest set rules various events may ob tained bywriting Rich 1527W Virginia Peoria IL 61604 Peoria Modelers commend ed efforts continuing Fun Fly Championships concept have never flown witnessed put calendar Great funl Dan Knezevich talked some time ago about program used Thorncreek RCers Indiana words mostclubs once member has shown his/her ability fly themselves usually find further advancement own result fliers feel incompetent enter contests fun flys like Recognizing problem Thorncreek has put together Striker Training Program Participants program faced four levels advancement flying skills level advancement partici pant awarded certificate portion Striker patch beginning lower blue field two white stripes completed upper red field complete patch resembles swept wing aircraft pro duces initiative compiete program red white blue colors also chosen keeping AMA colors Initially officers institute program until enough Level 2 Level 3 fliers ranks Afterthat program prettymuch runs itself level challenger requiring someone level higher verify certification maneuvers performed maneuvers should begood enough attain score five six Pattern contest Once flier reaches Level 2 automatically endorsed having skill required help other newcomers solo training helps instructor program Dan suggests program has effective fliers enjoying themselves flying field addi tion panic situations sometimes develop have minimized concept has positive attributes certainly could adapted facets hobby/sport Contact Dan Knezevich 1901 N Lafayette St Griffith IN 46319 Goshspace running outmore available quick shots Welcome Jim Gageras RC Contest Board memberfor Racing sure communicate him concerning rules proposals like regret must announce departure RC Contest Board member Aero batics Paul Proefrock moving California addition Lew McFarland will no longer serving AVP big Sixer thanks two service District AMA Underwood clan will gone St Louis between June 27 July 21 need AMA service please contactone AVPs l-IQ Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Fly paper have failed have failed try August1984 105 picture about half flight line Amory Railroad Festival activities Iowa igan sata onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice FreeMont Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Asecciste Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbrldge Bivd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdish S4lOGIenwood N Golden Vsiley MN 68427 Russell Knelzger 2826 E Shorswood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 66804 William Rohrlng 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49066 Al Scidmors 6013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 83711 Ron Seam 1325 Roelyn Pontiac Ml 48084 Frequency Coordlnstcr Pete Waters 117 E Main Upper Level Northviile Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313437-4244 Hardy has asked write months column away allows offer few comments district activi ties also cover other items news very lucky District VII having very few frequency problem areas have received four interference report cards eastern section dis trict areas needing care Traverse City Muskegon have possible interference Channel 12 western section has lot industrial transmitters especially Milwaukee area very directional Milwaukee As sociation has circulated details effected areas Kraft Channel Master System has given clubs some consternation over ease frequency selection some have already barred its use have set area has no problem just set frequency modules have carried forseveral years has no problem have visited several clubs during winterand topic foremost discussions high cost unit feel confident twill accepted under same frequency controls presently used Crystal-swapping module replacement similar problem actions done nowthe former illegally have change FAI Scale Team makeup Steve Sauger has drop out due illness Cliff Tacie has taken place has change frequencies new slots orange white interesting situation What European frequencies going 1987 relinquish old colored ones go numbers Cliff have discussion ScaleTeam selection process because seemed strange flier could qualify model turn around build atotallydifferent model fly World Championships Scale model important obtaining high scores compared Pattern flying skills tops times have Scale meets models have few flights before meet What about fliers did make Perhaps would now better qualified team memberwith new model Cliff says new model has accepted committee like Dave Browns comment about free AMA memberships CDs know several clubs manage share CDd events among members As Dave said others workjust hard harder dont get free membership repair business am contact number show teams ask special attention have question show team status Are reallyworth effort am Cub Scout Master local Scout arama tookthe theme aircraft factory producing Delta Darts used 120 no seen before now have run seminar Scout district explain AMA Delta Dart program exposure modeling seems productive show teams boys grinning ear-to-ear next year its going helicopterssticktype Toledo year little frightening walked around Andyheber seems have started giant model craze must also recognize Bill Bertrand Bill Darin theircontributions Anyway looked giant super-giant models agreed some getting too big poorly built lets face flying relying someone switching interesting note super large models mostly creations IMAA International Miniature Aircraft As sociation officials Since Toledo have Arkansas siana Moxics hnma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Asecciats vice Preeldents Sot FrIedi 8612 Southwood Little Rock AR 72208 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Gantsnd Tx 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton Tx 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Vafley Oak Ct irving Tx 76061 Lany Sartor 1418 Manor Dr Barteeville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metainle LA 70003 Frequency Ccordlnstcr Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie Tx 76060 start column off giggle did hear about fellow became professional golfer could afford build fly model airplanes personable young fellow elected president club soon found out new leader simply didnt know meaning fear didnt know meaning quit cant nor did know meaning disappoint ment Considering chipped bought him dictionary am sure can tell mywritings have very positive attitude like share positive approach An example flying buddies bad crackup three consecutive flights shouted WORST model plane have ever seen told him should think positive said Alright POSITIVELY WORST model plane have ever seen pleasant positive noteI received note mail Bob Spivey secretary Aero Modelers Austin Texas Note thattheir initials spell outAMA Bob sent clipping Austin American Statesman newspaper printed given several tech talks clubs sounded out feelings very large majority say time has come limit aircraft size weight know what fragile link between transmitter receiv er doesnt matter what system have still have little redundancy system Extra servos battery back-ups extra Rxs still leave us fragile RF link super giants stretching systems past limits feel everything above 35 lb should outside AMA coverage allowed AMA event Safety inspection model must recently work have return several systems owners because could repair have full confi dence use owner long leads masking-taped together Another large-capacity N iCds instructions leavq alone slipped dry cell plastic tray flexed opencircuited cell-to-cell connection few examples what would over looked safety inspection So look side before wings Good luck FAI teams particu lar members District VII Final ly Hardy has offered column space aspiring candidates District VII VP Pete Waters ourTexas state capitol article about avolunteer supervolunteer mentioned article Jerry Gauthier Jerry 71 years old guilty terrific understate ment says volunteer few hours whenever have time Jerry has twice moved New Jersey Austin says sure sure really Gods coun try Jerrys volunteering wayof repaying community welcomed him open arms Gauthiers schedule leaves him little time rocking chair retirement Five days week up 5 am go home elderly arthritic man needs assis tance wakes him dresses him cooks breakfast drives him towork Atthe end day drives gentleman home fixes supper Mondays Thurs days Jerry works Capital Area Food Bank 8 am 1 pm helping organize donated food 3 pm 5 pm same days teaches elec tronics blind students Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Gauthier devotes Tuesday afternoons sacking groceries needy families St Ignatius Food Pantry Wednesday day fun starting noon Mass followed meeting VIPs senior citizens St Ignatius says two us guys 20 women Gauthier drives about 400 miles per month taking senior citizens doctor appointments NOW volunteering chores done Gauthier member Aero Modelers Austin builds flies RC model airplanes Gauthier says didnt start out spend retirement doing volunteer work says alright because idea having done something good someone else what really keeps going Aero Modelers Austin club very proud super volunteer Jerry Gauthier am proud salute him 106 Model Aviation Texas AMA District VIII AMA thanks Bob Spivey article personal note super-positive attitude cant win em remember Contest Directorof Southwest Modei Air plane Championships herein Dallas bunch years ago flying CL Rat Race event Among toughest competitors daywere StubblefieldsLanny Larry Royand Dickie Rich also about hardest handle because fierce desire win matched skill ability Really great competitors kicker came after particularly tough race blurted out johnny Clemens just too damned fair Ill betyou have never known being too damned fair weekend ModelAirplane Race Against Cancer Dallas Mesquite TX Co-sponsorship Mesquite Unit American Cancer Society Dallas Radio Control Model Club re port first day because column must mail tonight big day yet come first day 38 Pylon Racers flying five heats 10 races whopping total 50 races real tribute both officials fliers Editor subsequent phone call Johnny Clemens mentioned final figure funds turned over American Cancer Society event $12500 Great enjoying barbecue supper estimated $3000 generated Cancer Fund just day educated guesses second day Sunday big day would develop two 21/2 times much funds Race Against Cancer first day flying Quickie 500 Pylon Racing second day will Formula flying Val Marchesoni Scott Kalmus put together race handling lots help other Dallas RCers Glenda Marchesoni Candice Lindsey handled Cancer Societys coordination spirited live-music band dancing listening during barbecue Race held Samuel Park East Mes quite Dallas Park Recreation Department must saluted spic-and span freshly-mowed facility Altogether adds up splendid example commun ity spirit part involved AMA way big positive kick another way positive think realize practice safety model plane flying would very quickly come halt question just nod head agree actually practice safety opportunity contribution continuation fun sport/science Shouldnt sharing safety ideas come up sure other guy putting use spread word safety club newsletters excellent medium am lookingatPropWashfrom theSanAntonio Texas Prop Busters admiring great safety article bythe club president Marshall Long Editor newsletter Bob Sever ance does fine job Put safety articles newsletter can see hope can put safetyarticlestogetherin book other publication can sing same safety music am AMA Safety Committee am sure going try make happen would speed up things sent safety hints directJohnnyClemens PG Box 64573 Dal las TX 75206 AMA District VIII Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas now consists about 10000 members belong 300 clubs District am trying very hard keep sorted out sometimes things get misplaced lost mail other Let know have problem 00ALL FOR rado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyaming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Abeocete Vice Preeidunta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd Univac St. 420 Omaha NE 68100 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Caser WY 82602 Ed Ccx 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 18413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 800i 8 Tim Mattem 429 Dogwood Oration ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 8168 Cioudaa Sioux Falls SD 87103 Prequenoy Coordinator Steve Mangles c/c Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3288 season mall shows about over contest fly-in season beginning written May number requests District IX AMA display booth videotapes films has extremely busy show season Gale Sherman Grand Island Modelers Assn Nebraska comes report pictures mall show Conestoga Mall show originally scheduled February due blizzard town closed rescheduled March show featured RC planes helicopters boats cars Member Dave McCartneys Rob bie Robot made hit strolled around mall tokens friendship children form candy always big hitwith kids good publicityfor club lots interest good crowd interest both days Plenty club members hand answer questions talk up hobby/sport Norfalcons 2nd Annual Mall Show March 17th St Patricks Day day 2nd annual mall show weath er exactly opposite last years seven snow Friday night complicate Saturday mornings set-up started 800 am setting up tables hauled models assembled hung up few Sailplanes clubs flag RC parachutist Everything ready show 930 went smoothly tribute teamwork good spirit close-knit club year ran contest judging done members brought models categories Sport Scale Sailplane boats first second third divi sions Also Best Show Peoples Choice public voters very good show bad weather mall full people day making questions answers first order day turned out 45 planes five boats two helicopters ultralight autogiro Another good day visiting fellow modelers public am overwhelmed number people have never seen RC planes up close year did rope off tables meant keep closer eye everything also let people get closer look displays didnt have problems thinkeverybodyenjoyed closer look August1984 107 m Onlookers admiring Gale Shermans Top FUte P-Si Mustang D conversion Tipporare Pattern ship Above Gales Ci cus Hobbies kit Cessna Bird Dog Saito 120 four-cycle engine Norfalcons RC Club Norfolk NE shares following report club presi dent Richard Irving Sailplane table did want hang planes Robbie Robot gives candy kids operated hiding Dave McCartney View east end mall Club Flying Flag model built Kevin John son Don Burger Lester Felger Rick Irvin recently opportunity get over Continental Divide Western slope Colorado visit Grand Junc tion Modeleers What neat bunch mod elers have made some great strides last couple years have recently se cured new flying site have plans field improvements plans alco include some community involvement toward youth interested model aviation Club president C C Shores has some great back up officers must fastestArizona 0 California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langois Rancho P V CA 90274 Aaeoclate Vice Preeldeata Darwin N BarrIo 8262 E TurnsyAvs Scottsdale AZ 88281 Tom Bunker 6832 Bourbon Way Las Vegas NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94898 Bob Kampnnann 8312 KennethAveOrangevalsCA98882 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 81 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlenI St Pukalani Maul HI 96788 Al WIllIamson 446 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Prequaenoy Coodlnetor Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 98628 Phone 916 961-9603 started month April off traveling Phoenix visit Arizona Radio Control Society ARCS club meeting invited over Fred Foster also met airport club has new flying site process improving ready have runway paved great expense Despite club nated $50 AMA Building Fund going show ARCS film bulb projector burned out Ive mentioned beforealways have spare bulb hand ARCS largest show-andtell demonstrations Ive ever seen Fred told members asked bring something night responded nice ly just well since projector died spent night Freds house both catch early flights next morning itwas no inconvenience forhim get up early run airport want thank Fred hospitality club donation purchase growing club Western slope Colorado Rocky Mountains usually stay well away anything hints commercialism column however part back-up Grand Junction Modeleers enjoy two excel lent local hobby shops travel through Grand Junction plan make stop alphabeticallythat ought keep out trouble Aero Rail Hobbies Hobby Hut benefits being AMA District officer often have invita tions meets meetings recent meeting included banquet super TheAward Excellence club JefcoAero mdoelers Denver area held awards banquet April 28 addition making lot awards members roast active prominent members Nat Lancaster caught flack year Paul Samaras last years recipient much good-natured ribbing Nat leader Denver Air Show Team Paul safety editor AMA National newsletter ManythanksJef co fun-filled meetingkeep up good work Keep landings soft intentional several patches pins next trip down coast Ocean side attended ameetingoftheJoint Military RC Flyers club invited newsletter editor Marlin Kinning set up beforehand would meet home club president Frank Smith dinner Meeting out standing Mexican meal prepared Franks wife Barbara Roy Crawford VP Mar lin Kinning Ed Jim Shaver Sec Clyde Weitzel lnstr Elmer Vanaselja Jr club member Quite group pre meeting meeting club meeting took place high school aviation classroom ceiling classroom festooned hundreds small-scale models conceivable de sign Quite setting meeting WW II Link Trainer corner room pleasure meeting Lou Proctor guest meeting fellow puts out line kits down San Diego way 1sbotved club AMAs Free Flight film Adri f Air quite surprise manyRCers whove never seen FF fly see theWay perform little information club about 140-strong growing Since theyfly military reservation require two military members civilian member have use three flying fields main USMC Air Facilitys 6000-ft runway shown below field forweek end use other two available military members week Shown below some prize winners recent club contest Left right C John son Daniels R Anderson R Murray Grand Champlook loot C Weitzel hosted District X meeting MAC Show Saturday afternoon better-attended meetings thanks Betty Stream sent out notices Southern California newsletter editors presented Erv Rodemsky wife Joan Distinguished Service Award plaque start meeting Erv has US FAI Indoor team has held Indoor records has run Indoor meets years Joan has helped entry tabulation/timing table over same period time Thus joint award RC Pattern fliers force complain about continued appoint ment Bill Northrop RC Contest Board vociferous demand ing replace Bill man petitioned last year put-out refused make de cision spot calling names other shows displeasure used fun hobby. recently-retired AVP Phoenix Mike Lee has resurfaced Las Vegas though hes AVP anymore Mike writes doings Vegas says North Vegas Radio Club recently faced loss field city decided build public park BMX race track site property owned bythe city main tained Circus-Circus Inc Its same field used bytheTournament Champions competition presence NVRC members City Council meeting stopped development NVRC repre sentatives expressed need safety common sense city doing convinced cityto proceed Nosingu lar person could have done points up need clubs Theres strength numbers youre loner might benefit belong good Frequency Coordinator Hal Jack son passed tip anyone flying Whittier Narrows field Dont use 7240 MHz Theres paging system three four milesawayon 7242 only2O KHzremoved Too close comfort MyAVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie sent another book-length monthly report Ill con dense somewhat hitting highlights Dar win says Sun Valley Flyers Scottsdale held second annual fun-fly late April Twenty-eight contestants competed four events Saturday saw rain off Sunday clear great lift early May aforementioned ARCS held two-event Quickie 500 race Saturday Standard 40s Sunday Racing 40s 16 contestants meet 108 Model Aviation Darwin goes say ARCS have sur faced runway guesstimates 90 ft 6000 ft separate area Racing also surfaced Darwin says Kent Walters has test-flown 90 lb B-i 7 14-ft span Its powered four OS Max 90s says plan museumscale everything works took Kent several years make beauty body Phoenix area glad see end successfully Despite travels can usually find time schedule club visit Drop line well discuss dates Remember AMA still has building fund going See $10 patches $15 lapel pins want AMA display booth write can schedule Another complaint District X meet ing favor FF Ive volved 38 years looking over past columns see complaint groundless 80% reporting has RC-related CL fraternity gets least publicity what can see TjI/nAYY MA//Cts/ntYkXH TXi/It/Lkt%/ Oh heck Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rtveiwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachkey 4080 Forest Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulens 18659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklin P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 1 Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE Hug Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 803 761-8103 Well lets see Coming up CL horizon Bladder Grabber IX July 7-8 Boeing Space Center Kent WA Prizes total S thou including trophies stereo equip ment Entry fee $4 includes breakfast 9am 7th Contact Howard Rush 206 823-6018 Flying will begin atli am triple-elimination Combat contest same time location BOE ING AIR FAIR four Stunt classes O-T Stunt other rumored events Bob Emmett 17972 W Spring Lake Dr SE Renton WA 98055 CD Nothing else scheduled CL know about until Nats everyone can rest up go Reno August 5-12 Free Flight has NW FAI Challenge Harts Lake Prairie same weekend July 7-8 SAM Old-Timer monthly 8th same site August also brings Nats FF best sites ever supposed bigger Taftwith grass afteryouve brought FF trophies back NW SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake August19 August 25-26 Parkers Field Albany OR Willamette Modelers Club will host NW FF Championships wonder Army allowing contestssup pose change Harts FF schedule hammered out smoke-filled room Spanaway night before Misery Meet So may turn out dates firm have questions talk Don Zipoyhe should have latest Soaring Redmond WA sponsored HAWKs July 21-22 followed Palouse Ridge Runners event July 28-29 Moscow ID same weekend Kitsap ARCs will have RC Soaring Fun Fly Bremerton WA will until after Nats will find everyone trying keep Tom Brightbill duplicat ing sweep last year August PASS will host LSF BlUe Lake 1819th followed Eugene Aeronauts putting contest 25-26th same weekend NWSS will have meet Calgary Alberta forgot Kestrel Soar ing Club will have meet Vancouver BC August 4-5 covers Soaring far know Strange writing about end con test season really hasnt started yet July busy RC-wise too Kitsap ARCs start off Fun Fly Bremerton July 7-8 4th annual contest same weekend RAMs plan Four-Cycle meet field near Auburn WA next weekend has two long-standing contests scheduled PortlandSky Knights annual NW RC Seaplane Championships has moved Pine Hollow Reservoir near Maupin OR Plenty camping spots may require advance booking Last heard would place anyone showed up forthe contest should no problem Video tapes indicate good site will fine contest Sky Knights always put good show such innovations ring fire dont appear advertised Hard tellingwhatVern Ahlbergand Bill RaserwillcookupforSatur day evening should worth watch ing weekend July 14-15 same weekend Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers Inc will host 14th annual Chelan RAF Air Fairat Chelan Airport Pattern Scale contest Novice Sportsman Advanced Expert Pattern classes Sport Scale including Sportsman Expert Giant Scale plan demonstration dreaded Turnaround schedule will norm FAI Pattern Lots family kinds recreation lots places camp Con tact Randy Brawley 216 Broadmoore East Wenatchee WA 98801 509 884-1208 Hes CD Also July 14-15 PROPs will have Racing Monroe WA F-500 Satur day F-i Sunday Scheduled afun fly Keizer OR club field near Salem Puget Sound ROCs have Big Bird Fly-In 21-22nd atYelm WA MARCclub Redmond WA has something scheduled 22nd have Sport Pylon Race listed could swear said going change something else Check Bob Florence RC Model Shop Bellevue should know think decided have fun fly check out 29th July marks first time Barnstormers have held annual Scale Championships Delta Park Portland year contest moves south Lenharts Airpark near Hubbard OR contest starts 9 am prizes through third place Lenharts features 1200-ft paved runway ducted fans might want try out CD Steve Tischlercan reached 503 639-0798 evening information about low-key contest three levels partici pation including team static flying Bring Scale ship join fun TheTri-CityModelerswill hosttheirannual Tn-City RC Fun Fly Vista Airport Kenne wick WA July 28-29 too event long standing Given average wind velocity Tn-Cities area might want go out practice full gale before go contest As hear locals fly birds walking Should good fun inanycase give try Boeing HAWKs scheduled have annual Air Show potluck 29th might want check out since Ive heard some prob lems field use Boeing testing Al Watson onetoaskaboutthat Chick Young might know too August RAMS have fun fly sched uled 5th Auburn WA field Tn-City Modelers have Pattern Scale meet scheduled 18th 19th Kennewick WA same week end CAMS has float-plane fun fly sched uled Coeur dAlene ID next week end annual Hogs Hollow Barbeque Fun Fly MRRCS field south Puyallup WA can go onethe BBQ worth spot really nice place relax fly and/or watch year super get-together room camp site isnt water available other stuff youre interested contact Bob Pfeiffer info Salem RC Pilots Association have fun fly scheduled Turner OR site August 25-26 sure what have planned also nice job have very nice field just south Salem same weekend will Racing Calgary combined NMPRA/CMPRA spon sorship F-500 F-i RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern contest Frys Corner BC remember something about latter contest might good checkwith Jim McCarty see has newer information As reading team FF CL fliers will returning US after visit Peoples Republic ofChinaTheywere invited PRC letter asked specific kinds fliers people went exception AMA President John Grigg able pay own way may have read about earlier ModelAvia tion first issue could write anything because brutal lack com munication case can proud three team members District Xl FF Wayne Drake Troutdale OR flew FiA Nordic Clarence Haught Coeur dAlene ID flew FiC Power Tom Knoppi Seattle flew F2C Team Race along Toms team partner John McCollum El Toro CA Truly historic trip appreciate efforts team members extended behalf modelers country HAPPY FLYING August1984 109 U 10K FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Manhattans Columbia slot also glue fin its slot Modifythe fin before gluing slot shown sketch can adjusted Manhattan Formula-style Indoor Cabin model became official Academy event January 1 1984 youre sure just what Manhattan let explain First off Manhattan IS INDOOR DURATION model requiresafull fuselage thefullness being guaranteed minimum box formed same long erons must also carry strain rubbermotor models minimum weight requirement four grams makes flying companion Pennyplanes Secondly Manhattan IS NOT flying Scale model nor Bostonian Manhat tans NOT simple build fly fact really quite difficult experts models Like AMA category models however Junior Senior AMA members wel come try low am pleased present photograph 1 4-yearold Charlie Gagliano model designed Ron Williams plans Rons book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes being re published right now model appro priately named Columbia II past January 8th Charlie set National Manhat tan Cabin record Category III sites Charlie difficulty getting model turn 75-ft dia rotunda Columbia Universits Low Library best time 22 seconds BUT. take off fly did peatedly whamming walls Charlie will back next fall nhattan repaired. post some longer flights improve record Building such complicated model keep ing weight down 45 grams mm imuflL4 getting fly quite accomplishment stand up applaud Charlies effort Naturally scheduled Manhattan contest soon after New Years Day order get first crack setting Category Ill site records Fourteen fliers vied honors t records did CIMAS set three Manhattan records day Pete Andrews former FAI Indoor World Champion first modeler ever anywhere fly Indoor model over 30 minutes won good time B mm 6 sec course set Open AMA record Dave Aronstein placed sixth 443 established Senior record Dave amazing modeler although Se nior often wins contests consider him best modelers have extended him honor never includ ing him consideration recipient CIMAS Henry Orzech Trophy given annual ly improved modeler year Dave has incidentally just con cluded first year Princeton University Charles Gagiano bottom list far contest goes 22 sec set national record will require very good effort byanyotheriuniorto beatiust take another squint picture sure some airplane build congratulate record-setters invite Juniors Seniors over coun try fly Manhattans send photos themselves models Youre really flying mans event Tell about especially set record Ill sure let everyone else know experiences through Junior Flight Roy Strader Writes always like receive letters readers ofJ unior Flight let know whether Im presenting something useful guide new useful channels come up comments ideas worth passing course pay forwriting monthly page So keep em coming Recently Roy Strader South Bend IN listed some very basic hints improving young beginners all-balsa ready-to-fly model Lets hear Roy read feature junior Flight month ModelAviation though am 69-year-old Junior enjoy flying rubber power includes some North Pacific ready-to-fly jobs flit around back yard think kids should enjoy planes Star Flyer Sleek Streek models however need some modification First glue stabilizer its usually glue wing halves plastic mount reason forall gluing keep plane piece doesnt have reassembled readjusted everytime hits something wing should positioned stick plane balances 50% chord first test flights sure balance rubber motor installed wing shifted fore aft obtain type flying desired Also inci dence wing can changed raising lowering leading edge wing variety flight paths can obtained moving wing forward aft varying incidence same time flying field sod best omit landing gear Also longer flights use -in rubber stretch it wound Flying all-balsa stick models can teach lot about adjusting rubber-powered models greater duration also pro vide lot fun dollars spent Thanks Ed providing us Juniors monthly items Best regards thank Roy Boron ful Remember weve mentioned before have VERY careful using boron Yes extremely strong. BUT also VERY BRITTLE can dangerous improperly handled Boron filament should NEVER included kits unwarycan use improperly have just received letter writer exalted over its use Control Line lines up models speeds dramatically since boron filament diameters small NO WAY NO WAY Dont anyone dare use boron filaments such ill-considered purpose Think twice . k 14 times fore using unfamiliar material tool . talk someone has answers Becareful. havefun.and Ill seeyou again next month 110 Model Aviation f 2' Charlie Gagliano hIs record-setting Manhattan Cabin model