FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FROM THE SMOKE-FILLED ROOMS Council Digest Tale Two Cities Although brief synapsis Feburary 14 April 30 MA Executive Council meetings published Model Aviation May August 1976 usual verbatim printing meet ing minutes cancelled due need space cover FCC-RC crisis past few months Meanwhile minutes offered mail reguest basis ask AMA mails copy lack publication however provided opportunity producing candid ver sion minutes job given Ed Whalley writes regular model news column Flying Models magazine Ed challenged see could come up readable explanation what happened council meetingsthe minutes typically dry bor ing except especially interested sort thing result Eds efforts published summary two council meetings wrapped up package Hopefully Eds version will easily understood usual offi cial record Pro con wed like hear whether prefer Eds style official version opinion can help decide future Rosslyn Virginia used end streetcar ride out District consisted transit systems turnaround White Tower hamburger stand network trails dirt road leading up hill Ft Myer once get-offand-walk point horse soldiers coming back after night Washington staging area nightly assaults sawdust bars Georgetown Rosslyn known chiefly men Ft Myer Anaheim California achieved national prominence Beery comed ians sidewalk wits could always count laugh delivered version famous train call Jack Benny radio show aboard Anaheim Azusa Cucamonga funny depends frame reference now terms hick connotations have disappeared Anaheim part greater Los Angeles sports center convention city Rosslyn has long since rebuilt modern satellite city lust across Poto mac Washington East West Coast meetings Executive Council slated just chance led meetings being sited two locations Matter Housekeeping Rosslyn meeting came February respects merely prelude meeting Anaheim President Johnny Clemens pleased note 'the entire Council attendance Present too NAAs General Brooke Allen came speak about need updated agree ment between AMA NAA relative FAI franchise document unani mously approved Council duly signed Clemens Most housekeeping chores ones carry over meeting meet ing Nats-related items budgetary considera tions Hutch inson negotiations safety legislation administrative problems related Boards Committees ongoing matters related AMA projects public relations Matters such seem flow end less stream demand constant attention totally resistant final solutions youve gotta give boys try ing meeting got under way about 930 continued page 54 FCC SITUATION STILL FLUID RC POSITION IMPROVED campaign avoid being merged CB has apparently successful have gotten FCCs attention interest re garding RC separate distinct problem area Although still out under threat having RC frequencies used CB purposes have gotten indications FCC support need provide frequencies RC regardless what happens CB Meanwhile FCC has found can expand CB activity much proposed RC frequencies instead being able offer 90 CB channels first next year FCC now expects total 40 frequen cies including current 23 easily avail able possibly 58 amounts using five 27 MHz RC frequencies hopeful good reason RC frequencies will added CB spec trum Discussions FCC officials since June closing public comments FCC proposals suggest strongly have won September 1976 53 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington D C 20005 ntinued page 54 AMA RC industry officials met June 11 Lawrence Secrist center Administrative Assistant FCC Chairman meeting follow-up earlier AMA leaders time present industry viewpoint concerning effects current FCC proposals business aspects RC activity other meetings also took place June between AMA FCC representatives FCC Situation cont age limit battle Class C Class D will probably merged same time discussions offer promise frequencies RC following some cur rent explorations what may available other words FCC people saying made good case trying help us find acceptable solution itself noteworthy improvement po sition compared several months ago Lets look what has happened im prove situation First letterwriting campaign very effective Out about 1500 comments response letters FCC regarding Docket 201 20 a1ut dozen RC people opposing proposals aside batch sever al hundred form postcards Thus CB re sponse practically nil Heres what dustrial Communications electronics industry newsletter said about response Academy Model Aeronautics has advised FCC about 450000 people US operate radio con trolled models nut filed comments Commission objecting proposed switch five Class C radio channels 27 megahertz Citizens Band communications use would stretching point too much bet did file least has friend did As far number comments con cerned statements individual mod elers clubs manufacturers equipment distributors won race going away Literal ly thousands one-sheet comments protest ed proposed deletion channels radio control use addition lengthy AMA position paper see elsewhere AMA News aided responses others helpful cause such Amateur Radio Relay League Control Station Electrical Protection Association Hobby Industry Association American Society Engineering Education Collier Divi sion Rockwell International other principal modeling organizations such ROAR AMYA IMPBA NAMBA re sponses enabled AMA submit follow-up position paper June 24 strengthen arguments FCC text paper will published next month effort didnt end paper work key meeting held Washington June 10 AMA RC industry rep resentatives visited effect White House visit Office Tele communications Policythe official advisory body president concerning use airwaves result meeting promise since fulfilled OTP officer speak FCC behalf next day same AMA RC industry representa tives visited FCC follow up previous AMA Visit Besides meetings several other visits FCC talk officials about problem possible solutions meetings friendly positive con structive also confusing seemed lack communication within FCCvarious key officials saying dif ferent things due lags information tween departments point AMA came information centerwe relaying messages official another went office office days time spent FCC AMA investment time effort should pay off FCC obviously desirous helping us preoccupied helping CBers first thats natural since just recent month CB license applications 10 times total RC over past ten years So short end numbers game definitely hopeless situation Weve got FCCs attention theyre receptive helping us meetings cxpected should produce fair com promise concerning continued use 27 MHz RC frequencies until others made available being worked out AMA will stay deeply involved may take few months really know will come out FCC does have definite deadline action under great public political pressure announce decision before end summer So will know soon Until membership letters dues money have made AMA effort possible cake ovenwell soon know will come out Council Digest co nt AM didnt break up until nearly mid night some positive accomplish ments routine matters routinely handled came out Rosslyn meeting Nats schedule changes additions effected order save time avert conflicts NECs recommendation drop champion ships Nats softened mean axing Scale RC Grand Club Team Champs Nats volunteer staffers key assign ments work four days granted up $80 travel money nights free lodging day worked Some good guys got Distinguished Service Awards Hardy Broder sen Dave Linstrum Liberty Bell crew Bob Doris Rich Ed Sweeney Jr Bob Sutaiski Lee Taylor Cliff Piper given Fellowship AMA fund-matching em ployee retirement changed max 5% $1000 5% $1500 benefit three affected employees John Worth left room given 10% raise previous three-payment plan $1000 Life Membership changed four-pay ment deal about month before FCC announced Docket 20120 So un derstandably Council members felt theyd accomplished something fil tered down bar Marriott Hotel meeting adjourned looking forward sunny California Anaheim MAC Show District X meeting about ten weeks FCCs Bomb Late Marchthe FCC exploded its bomb proposal include CB voice operations 27 MHz frequencies end year also other goodies combining Class C RC Class D CB licenses raising licensing age 12 18 eventual elimination 27 MHz RC frequencies reaction AMA HQ produced tremors felt over country resulted angry feedback FCC Congress President Ford anyone else path shock wave Council members looked ahead Anaheim set jaws glint eyes Counter-Offensive Detailed April 30 Council met Qual ity Inn Anaheim focus FCC Stat us Report introductory remarks Johnny Clemens called attention tre mendous behind-the-scenes effort counter Docket 201 20 John Worth delivered update situation stressed move come complete sur con tinued page 57 54 Model Aviation Studying public responses FCC Docket 20120 AMA RC industry representatives L-R Walt Good AMA Frequency Committee Jack Albrecht Kraft Systems also member Frequency Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Bob Elliott EK-Logic trol chairman RC Equipment Manufacturers Association John Maloney World En ones group examined four huge loose-leaf volumes mail received FCC practi cally AMA members ******** ***xw** e ** e&ttLtt-r7$ President SOTUEKA PDEL AERUNAUT 105 JOHNNYCl LIENS P 0 Box 54573 Dallas Teens 75206 WV TW BUDDY PLAN SAECTY BUDDY PLAN simply making sure someone else around could help you could help emergency IT IS ESPECIAL LY WISE model airplane flying Fl ying fields anymore usually sore distance home Cbnsidening pretty smart make two caravan going out com ing back pay off big NAIS Lake Charles fanbelt break unfamiliar road way Chennoult Air Force Base driving rent car luckily smartly made sure buddy trailing Result minimum problem about BUDDY important would having buddy close incase injury sudden illness some other emergency Buddy would handy too helping keep model site free flight radio control course launcher control line flying Too buddy knowledgable whythedarnthingsfly might offer technical help thing radio control buddy can aid important task check ing frequencies make sure yours clear just remembered early morning flyingbuddy nod people HtBBY PARK Dallas friend tripped edge paved flying circle nod fell heavily ankle breaking would have lying possibly hours se fore someone found him hadnt BUDDY CD WITH BUDDY Further profit Eros buddy plan availability own tool box times can keep flying youll find niost modelers really fine about sharing dont forget YOUVE CLI 10 RE BUDDY TOO! RESIDES AERORODELIND THE ATA WAY Ii JUST HECK OF LOT tORE FUN IF ToERI IS SOBEDNE ELSE Tb SHARE IT WITH FINDINO FROZEN FLNDS FINIELT FRUITFUL T couple months ago mentioned turn ing over AWl cashiers check funds remaining bank ehen DAiLAS AEROmODEIERS club stopped seing active Now 1 have pleasure turning over AlA cashiers chock $1 Ag 28 residue bank account famous old DuLlS 015 AUDit ASS OCIATION organized iDIS active until 1952 After search coop eration Republic National Bank funds located rescued Four us WHEELS officers DIM managed rescue proud organization like umu can put funds Lack cir culation again benefit modeling modelers other three folks respon sibla ilK CiErn liLt lICKUC mRS FRANCES STANCLIN behalf oversixtythousand AlsAers IHANKW know unused club monies should reactivated SURE ITS SliLY ---- ALT FUN _ SEPT/OCA li4 issue Bill Northrops WUDEL BUILDER AAUAZINC page GB ED lOCKHART has audascity ask whats best color dye hedral answer given sas Poly Chrome Wighten also Aedi Ocher singe parrot could said have Poilyhedral would nt logical say roof angle church hon Cathhedral Pod shouldnt hobby dealer ce known legitimate dope peddler nod modeler have vise no vice Obviously Ive. gotta quit sniffing glue because sticking noctrels shut 1 cant snif out bad jokes TOP ENCINE DESIONER BUILDS SOLAR Hoyt have built model planes 55 years C o d g c h should en title opinion opinion leRoy Ccx alltime absolute tops model engine design production engineering Wore famous little 1Drome other engines have built flown other coasined engines world have privileged go ibm I Cow plant innia Ann Calif several occasions time have marveled high production precis ion quality leaoy Ccx developed dont think have ever Known man such beautiful humble pride has Roy Cow What does guy like kicks Flying own planes man carrying has hobbies years right now ROY Ii ADILDINO SOLAR HOJSE Roy always restless new mountains climb sounds like right down alley Since moat modelers improvisers am sure youll join wishing success new challenge ta fine little guy has given much power no pun intended hobby/sport way LeRoy Ccx now retired K COX fORD CO am proud say that firm continuing oride/quality/servicfi path Roy Cow established lUCK Tb THEA! Bit extra information Roy tells hat now ten states offer tax relief anyone building solar house icrib attention oHO RUlES OUR AIR 7 interesting consider just rules air dictates just what can sove thru FEDERAL AEAONAJTIUS ADAIN IS [RAT ION FAI legislaies over bodies vehicles devices leave neoth mod travel thro air ISo FEDERAL CPVNUNICIT IONS OTiWOISS ION FCC legislates over anything passing thro marie air cant seen type nodal airplane flying comes under noth bureaus thanks heavens ore organized under Ihe 5 Ononer fight cor rights! WORTH REAETiBERINO ! Work decperately hard making today pleasant day use before realize before will ready will hopefully THE 1000 OlD DAYS TRWW NEWSLETTER EDlIURS ! Several issues back asked send club association newsletters direct because usually dont sur vive trip Washington Dallas 1 aAVE BEEN OVERWHELVED response Ink 1 am safe considering greups feel ing worthwhile put mailing list anciher strong indica tion TREPENOUUS PRIDE um have being part good thing call ACADOMY TiE mODEL AEHI NAUT 115 wisdom sending copy neasletter contest notice roe AND ID YOUR DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT sim ply gives us way knowIng thinking what September 1976 55 AMA President Johnny Clemens doing info can sure act intelligently YOUR behalf Hopefully individual members ginning realize AMA actually YOUR rather OUR because too organization run some mysterious THEY actually run YOU thru representatives Executive Council PER YOUR lUSHES representatives know think NEWSLETTER EDITORS ATTENTION! sure address appears somewhere paper can contacted am amazed overlook out return address shown Several folks wrote point out personal address hard find want thank mentioned point out am now personally put ing beginning column THANKS FOR LETI INC ME HEAR FROM YOU especially thank cheering encouraging little notes find pen cilled margins makes grin think what great folks BACKWARD FLYING MODEL PLANE called canard backward acting model builder called stupid THE METRICS ARE COMING Since problems encount ered aeromodeling based seas urmants various nature might wise us begin talk think metric US Congress 1975 passed Metric Conversion Act will eventually dictate conform measuring rest world does basically everything weigh ed measured tens tend mentally resist change metric system actually far simpler presest dozens pints yards inches much will notice much present day product packaging already printing both present ounces pounds etc AND ALSO METRIC MEASURE would like introduce few simple getaquainted phrases eight memorize pin up somewhere A metric meter regular 36 inch yard plus little extra m A metric liter quart plus little * A metric kilogram two pounds plus bit extra To convert inches centimeters multiply inches 254 * To convert centimeters inches multiply centimeters 0394 ker approximation inches 4/ID number centimeters As example en object familiar Goldbergs well known Falcon 56 would Falcon 142 kits models imported other countries already marked up centimeters really isnt much chore remember centi meters 254 times number inches think will find ceo feel very superior know control line flyers standard 60 foot lines will 1828 meters metric scale remote chance girl watchers reading ideal measurements metric young lady eight something like 916089 WOW! CHUCKLE FROm AAAer PAUL HARVEY Commentator PAUL HARVEY has great sense humor shores listeners popular broadcasts morning mentioned interest ing accessory item might come very handy freeflighter R/Cer having chase model result flyaway Vhs device pocket compass mirror back use compass can always tell way North mirror can show just lost AND PAUL WOULD APPROVE THIS ADVICE sure THANK SOME BODY today SOMETHINGBut above thank GOD HATS OFF TO AMAs FREQUENCY COMMITTEE aware of commun ications actions time being put forth AMA team making sure rights recog nized respected frequency battle would very proud am position observe hope will accept judgement say AMA doing thing can fact AMA Has done sparkling job setting its own efforts eotion coordinat ing efforts actions other organizations possible AMA has worked directly three groups completely concerned fate R/C 27 mh frequencies A/C race car power boat mailing boat folks 27 mh bands legal bands AMA also working closely Hobby Industry Association made excellent presentation FCC newly formed Radio Control Equipment Manufacturers group copy AMAs OFFICIAL POSITION PRES ENTATION FCC sent fine dedicated attorney Jeremiah Courtney read plane trip Denver took entire hour andahalf flight read absorb beautifully done ALL AMAers should proud stand part icularly want invite applause Frequency Committee Members JOHN STRONG Dr WALT DODD ATTORNEY COURTNEY t0 JOHN WORTH AMA Headquarters credit exceptional effort should go folks others have certainly contributed pert TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE can offered YOU OF OUR MEMBERSHIP folks boat race car groups WROTE INDIVIDUAL LETTERS FCC FCC folks themselves told us that action would effective move have seen copies of letters thanks sending end John Uorth AMA Exec Dir told two weeks ago stack 10 12 inches high desk AMA HO copies letters am using space give technical information frequency matter well covered other pages magazine did think important hear about spirit inspiration effort went cause May finish thought maying sE AWA READ MODELERS VERY WELL THDUGHT OF FCC FAA feel have done sparkling job policing problems minimizing over years THATS THE WAY WE OPERATE THE SITE PLIGHT having move far out town find acceptable places flying model planes now modeler says flying field ten minutes town ably mean telephone NEWSLETTER AGE CHAMP ears old am darned proud communica tions network have built encour aging Chartered Clubs publish newsletters doubt communicative sporting mem bership group world BUT NOW IVE GOT SOMETHING NEW TO BRAG ABOUT ! organization has gone predominantly adult great increase interest radio control am proud point out newsletter editor SIOUX FALLS 5 Dakota R/Cers GLITCH STEVE BECK 16 years young am also proud fact Steve proud t0 AMA Sioux Falls representative couldnt resist writing little personal note margin GLITCH name paper pertinent stands General Liter ature Introducing Trends Changes Happenings doubt ectiuity turns out young folks better equipt face world VANCE SUTTON editor FLIGHT LINE monthly newsletter MID HUDSON RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY New York Vance researched list Chartered Clubs appeared Model Aviation Magazine came up some inter esting trivia said far away popular name club newsletters NEWSLETTER true originality pretty profound TRANSMITTER FLYPAPER among popular Vance Suttons vote original title goes POOP CHUTE t YOUD 1TI TO SIDENT iT really work being AMA President get twodigit AMA number will find phones ringing hours day night home phone en unlisted especially true during times like magazine controversary arguments about Hutch inson present FCC problems un popular FRI rulings such icing cake have SUBPOENAed court expert witness third time term office time another city takes time off earning living costs get am SUBJECT TO $500 FINE choose appear case relation felony allegedly committed relative aero sodeling other two cases personal injury cases someone injured killed am proud t0 considered intelligent enough t0 expert witness field aeromodeling glory can afford month ALL FOR NOW ********** 56 Model Aviation Council Digest p 54 prise FCC announcement come few weeks after AMA/FCC meeting ex ploring possible use additional frequencies No hint given impending proposal though Docket 20120 must have writing stage time immediate HQ reaction proposal petition 30- 60-day extension reply date marshal opposing forces another meeting set up acquaint Commis sion AMA objections ask ex tra time furor HQ generated number positive steps meeting RC manufacturers Toledo show April 2 briefing model press April 3 News releases distributed show updates send AMA officials Headquar ters produced eight-page position paper distributed over 3500 copies clubs press manufacturers hobby shops poli ticians bureaucrats key individuals So time Worth ticked off develop ments AMAs position defined ac cepted groundswell reaction against Docket 20120 set FCC time promised new RC frequencies re gardless way proposal went Un der circumstances nothing left Council amidst swirl mail flowing FCC extended reply period until June 9a mere two weeks Outlook Due undeniable impression created unprecedented input RC fra ternity FCC congressmen others position help RC situation bound improve least important aspect overall effort Academys determined public relations job particularly person-to-person contacts individual Commissioners genuinely unaware magnitude RC interest activity new FCC awareness should prompt body actually service visible vocal ac tivist RC interest instead merely tolerating FCC now has ball onus Commission So chalk up good guys Perennial Problem Rules persistent knotty problem Council deals matter rules ones end up book would assume Contest Boards could handle Council finds itself sort Court Appeals Rosslyn matter Mel Schmidts vote FF76-Il came up review point contention Mel voted conscience instead wishes constituency situation spelled out either AMA bylaws Boards rules no established appeal mechanismwhich explains such matters get kicked upstairs Typically such matters generate good deal heat light after much discussion hot potato passed back FF Contest Board close vote further review' Another matter Bill Pardues propo sal change final date rules proposals June 1st September 1st seemed like good idea Council Rosslyn went ahead voted change theyd overlooked something idea submitted Contest Board members first voted jointly Council CR chairmen What Put ques tion Boards mail settle issue Anaheim September date now offi cial Close isLegal Interference has always bane RC fliers existence Acting upon ap peals number clubs Rosslyn meet ing enacted addition Safety Code specifies five miles between licensed operations seems simplistic solution complex problem shown between Rosslyn Anaheim meetings groups operating well within distance incident deny insurance coverage would manifestly un fair Council reluctant undo der please Peter what done please Paul considered waivers affected groups What case like reverse yourself quite boys came up motion stating wording Item 4 Safety Code five miles will applied until Council approves something else go its placea suspension rule Neat Team Selection Procedures Firmed NFFS started something got involved team selection business ideas generated given two-year trial met such approval Rosslyn meeting voted grant permanent status both Indoor Outdoor FF Commit tees proviso Committees required submit plans selec tion cycle appropriate AMA-recog nized special-interest group result once clarification roles procedures degree self-determination heretofore lacking FAI picture Council enthused whole idea offi cially commended NFFS invited other groups get act Anaheim invitation get moving along same lines NFFS rein forced administrative measures calculated grease skids groups willing commit themselves announced goal have team selection committees operation al end year advan tages lost upon Council uniform procedures parallel programs hence urge have programs operated same basis FAI Rules So Clear Although Academy clear about what wants matter Team Selec tions exactly what will done pretty much up air Clemens Worth t tended FAI meeting April reported rules approved December ClAM FAIs aeromodeling committee accepted parent organization na tional competitions yet WCs meantime December changes corporated current AMA rule book would used AMA meets prelimin ary Trials Which rules will used Fi nals depends upon pending review FAI relationship Finals dates review individual proclivities TSCs program participants Conceivably team could selected under set rules compete under another picture further complicated announced three-year cycle WCs notion George Xenakis representing NFFS Anaheim tried persuade Council disavow behalf FF fraternity seems likely US will throw its weight against move Worth pointed out no nation has volunteered host 77 FF WCa development might make three-year cycle category automatic least now Team Travel Not-So-Critical Crisis Rosslyn Council learned number NAA free seats being re duced due escalating costs Scale Control Line Teams slated overseas travel probability Indoor Teams also being sent abroad boys sniffed impending crisis wind Over above usual costs team travel within US estimated $8800 would required Scale Control Line Teams alone Worth softened blow bit noting income programs would cover $3800 left probable deficit $5000 Well want some thing gotta pay immediately agreed lend concerned programs needed fundsthe loan repaid subsequent programs price FAI stamps Open partici pants Team Boosters upped $500 cost-sharing measure outlook wasnt exactly rosy Things looked little better Anaheim though Some sharp travel arrangements made projected loan less anti cipated possibility held out Indoor Team could travel via NAA seats Further action therefore postponed until Nats Council Meeting On-Again Off-Again Hutchinson spite receiving $10000 pledge upon predicted pur chase property adjacent Sunflower Field Council voted 1 2-to-2 February go ahead buy Kansas site string attached measure Council approval written agreement owner use surrounding airfield end April agreement evidence Anaheim entire matter tabled promised agree ment delivered approved will re opened Cash Contests Should Labeled matter cash prizes brought up previous meeting dropped official action once again picked up Anaheim strict no-cash rule adop ted WAM together problem dual meet sanctions promptings WAM officials made clarification corres ponding policy desirable number big-money meets already adding lustre AMA competition certain know ledge merchandise may readily con verted cash boys decided problem involved might fliers amateur status Therefore resolved such meets should like cigarettes carry warning cash contests may injurious amateur standing onus buyer Some other council actions either Rosslyn Anaheim covered briefly summary reports February April meetings May 76 Model Aviation p 60 August issue p 56 offi cial minutes both meetings still available upon request MA HQno charge September 1976 57 ACCIDENT STATISTICS Property Damage Out approximately 24 aeromodeling ac cidents reported involving property damage 15 aircraft struck automobiles S hit build ings 1 struck storage tank 1 hit full-size Cessna another US Army UH-1 H heli copter both aircraft ground above accidents re gardless cause loss control flame outs stalls misiudgement wind drift etc fact two-thirds involved parked automobiles indicates parking situa tion should looked carefully existing flying sites well new fields being de veloped course AMA Safety Code must adhered AMA liability protection apply prohibits flying over pit spectator areas including parking aircraft can drift safest parking areas should up-wind possible well away flight path both FF RC air craft Frequent shifts typical pre vailing wind may necessitate alternate pit parking areaseven moving vehicles wind shift occurs us should conscious wind drift conditions times Planes dont fly theyre aimed Wind drift factors corre lated strength direction existing wind must considered during take-offs proper crabbing established take-off well landing aerobatics RC craft accident involved plane recovering controlled spin crashing parked auto However un likely may seem aircraft could poten tially recover manuever real estate downwind RC Aerobatics should clear objects people would suffer should problem arise Bodily Injury Misjudgement loss control course virtually bodily injury accidents reported 1975 except 1 CL aircraft pulled handle flyers hand FF looped helper Sailplane folded wing take-off high start spectator simply fell down visiting flying site accidents may have prevented caution judgement trimming consideration wind conditions expecting unexpected dur ing flight early full-scale flight training instructors would suddenly pull throttle back idle tell student pick field taught fledgling pilot prepared engine failure time never forgets lesson like same caution ought applied mini ature aviationa little extra concentration enjoying sport aeromodeling accident involving folded wing indicates atten tion structural details may necessary better launching techniques developed Accident Insurance preceding statistics AMA HQ liability protection records 1975 AMA also provides accident insurance covers injury members during model flying activities Out 9 accidents involving AMA mem bers almost half occurred adjusting needle valves turning RC receiver switch prior release aircraft Two acci lents occurred synthetic propellers continued page 60 AMAS OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE FCC Filed June 91976 Pursuant Commissions Notice Inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making above-captioned proceeding Academy Model Aeronautics AMA submits following comments 1 AMA aeromodeling division National Aeronautic Association governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1975 over 60000 [Exhibit tached hereto demonstrates continued 115000 110000 105000 100000 95000 90000 B 85000 C 80000 D 75000 70000 65000 60000 55 000 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 growth MA membership Studies indicate total number RCmodelers includ ing both AMA non-AMA members neiqhborhood 450000 Over years Commission has consistently recog nized radio control model aircraft flying scientific hobby substantial social value public significance [Exhibit B attached hereto statement Dr Hugh L Dryden Deputy Administrator National eronautics Space Administration describing pub lic interest factors involved aircraft model ing Although Dr Dryden s statement made 1965 apparent observa tions remain currently valid larly EXHIBIT AMA MEMBERSHIP 19661975 HISTORICAL NOTES 1952 RC FREQUENCY APPROVED BY FCC 27255 MHz 1958 FIVE 27 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1966 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED 1971 ADDITIONAL 72 MHz FREQUENCIES APPROVED m m 0000 o m 0 nn 00 oa null 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commission has recognized public interest elements involved radio control model cars boats addition model air craft Accordingly has allocated number radio frequencies important activ ities 26962726 MHz band six fre quencies available purpose al though frequencies 27255 MHz practically useless due higher power Class D Citizens Band operators share fre quency 7276 MHz band seven fre quencies available three shared types models such cars boats air craft four far models concerned ex clusively available model aircraft frequencies shared land mobile licen sees Due sharing some seven frequencies cannot used areas 2 As group radio control RC modelers have consistently cooperated Commission have outstanding re cord compliance Commissions rules thus shocking Commission instant proceeding should propose take action would seriously prejudice activities RC modelers [See Exhib C excerpts comments proceeding typical reactions individual RC aircraft modelers Commission s pro posal Note exhibit consisted five pages paragraph statements MA members letters submitted FCC MA emphasizing personal diffi culties hardships financial problems would result FCCS proposed action 3 principal actions proposed follows a Elimination Commissions regulatory identity RC modelers merging Citizens Radio Service Class C license category Class D b Exclusion RC modeling activ ities youngsters less 18 years age c Reduction number avail able frequencies RC modeling 4066% including complete drawal five exclusive use model er frequencies [Of twelve usable fre quencies model aircraft seven 58 Model AViatiort Or-00m0-C-r oC--CCC--C-CC0000\00O0000 aoald remain eight usable frequen des model boats cats oniy three woald remain d Provision illasory model eqaipmeot amortization period fails fairly permit existing Class C eqaipment inoestments amortized bat same time creates pronoanced cootinaing hazard safety life property nation wide basis proposals discussed helow 4 The Commission has proposed elimi nate Class C category licenses Citizens Radio Service combine privi leges Class C Class U licenses- means Class 0 licensees wonld haoe access 72 MHz radio control freqoen cies though Commissions rules would presnwe limit ose 72 MHz frequencies radio control models Class U licensees well knownand Commissions knowledgefor indif fernnce FCC roles Thos sobstan tial prohability RC modelers would find themselves competing air time mith il legal radiotelephone avers RC fee quenciesa competition model ers moold losers face higher power taller antennas customarily osed hy Class 12 licensees jostification Commission offers proposal its desire avoid onnec essary paperwork feels involved nsa ing separate Class C 12 licenses hand ling separate license applications objec tionable paperwork coold coarse anoid ed granting relatineip small comber Class C licensees Class D privileges hot vice versa 5 Unfortunately its zeal economy Commission has lost sight basic ob jective involved creating license categories first instance Categories licenses established order groop radio services like characteristics Lumping Class C category Class 12 however goes opposite direction am very few similar ities between Class C station Class 12 station Both technically operationally class station differs significantly other [See Exhibit 0 sees forth detail operational technical differenc es between Class C Class 0 including effect inter-modulation accommodate sharp differences roles governing Class 0 operations will have made complex time onderstand Commission attempting simplify its rules incloding roles governing Class D stations extent paperwork woold avoided merger speci fied Commission Bet assaming worst sitoation ie Class C applicants apply also Class 0 license Commis vinys extra paperwork woold still increase ahoot one-third percent achieve specolative de minimis saving paperwork Commission proposes apply what macid have Class C appli cants Class 12 requirement applicants 18 mote years age Na poblic interest justification offered drastic propos al As matter fact Class C applicants 12lB years old have licensed Class C radio service years have carried oar license obligations very wellOver 10000 members AMA less 18 years old tip RC models recent National RC Aerohatics Champion 15 years old another National Champion RC Soaring 12 years old exclode yoongsters wholesome edoca tional activity solely sake achieving some minute saving paperwork carries economy unfortunate extreme [Neil Armstrong first astronaut woib moon has stared recent letter MA model building flying actielties significantly contributed Ibbi interest aeronautics primary force direc ting [hb/ education ward aeronautical en gineering Note Armstrongs letter also stated AMA member part icipatrd National Championships S Finally Commission quite casually proposes reallocate flee exclnsive Class C frequencies 27 MHz band Class 12 Service No explanation rationale short-shrift proposal offered Commis sion simply states some plans expanding Clam U frequencies would involve reallocation Class C frequencies Class U Service no indication Class C frequencies mere chosen sacrificed good service running wild other comparison num bers between Class C Class U licensees certainly because non-ow Class C frequencies recent survey RC manufacturers indicates least 80000 27 MHz RC sets regular operacion least manufacturer has stated current prodoctiox 27 MHz equipment approximately t0000 per year would hardly indicate dwindling demand RC modelers 27 MHz freqoencies As matter fact AMA records show radio coxtrol modeler activity has increased least 500 percent iv past 10 years Commis sians own records mill show doting period jaly 1 1975 April 30 1976 total number Class C stations increased 50 percent ro 623h2 does way reflect total number RC modelers since thousands modelers operate un der club licenses covering operation multiple transmitters AMA has acer 7200 officially chartered clubs least BOyd designoted BC Most clubs average 25 members have club FCC Coos C licenses Thus approximately 25000 BC modelers maybe cvnsereatively estimated operate rio club licenses] further evidence few RC frequencies outlying fal low found letters received AMA modelers complaining congestion RC frequencies 72-75 MHz band proposing therefore operate 27 MHz frequencies avoid waiting times atone hour get chance operate models particolar frequen cy 72-76 MHz band Also numerous letters have filed instant docket complaining equipment investments 27 MHz band would lost tbe Com missions proposal adopted [The coot frequency coneerolon ranges between $25 $100 per set depending upon remote replacement frequency located Addition ally AMA year sanctions over 500 radio control aircraft modeler competitive events using 27 MHz frequencies addi tion number model boat car competitions increases total sooner 1008 sanctioned radio control events annuallySince typical contest available RC frequencies required used reduction number freqoencies would jeopardize basis competition pro gram hooks attached Exhibit E 1 & 2 11871 BC World Championships Doyles town PA 7875 National Championships Lahe Charles LA] depict complexity nature competitive events requirement multiplicity usable frequencies 7 Summarizing frequency allocation picture time 27 MHz frequencies substantially utilized RC modelers 72-76 MHz frequencies also heavily util ized radio control model activities generally increasing dramatic rate AMA believes modelers lose 27 MHz frequencies remaining 72-76 MHz fre quencies could possibly accommodate additional users greatly increasing already long waits far flying time Commission does offer evidence information contrary nor promise relief consequences its proposals 8 Other considerations involved 27 MHz frequency allocation issue follows a Deletion 27 MHz frequen cies mill destroy common demani nasor hundred internation al RC modeler competitions year becaow thaw frequencies onip ones used countries far purpose USA beip FCC pioneered establishment thew frequencies far radio control activities have since adop ted countries involved such activity [See example tached Exhibit F ti copy several pages German abodes post showing frequencies aiacated BC activities should noted Germany now authorizes opera tions 35 40 433 MI-li band well 27 MHz band originally allocated foe purpose Thus inter national RC modeler meets will ser iously compromised domestic meets will seriously curtailed cause oniy few frequencies available opportunities simultan eous operational RC models basis current competition will min imized Typically up 10 planes may air same time re quiring separate discrete control fre quency jhj Commissions proposal five-year amortization period would farce modelers share tbe 22 MHz frequencies Class 0 li censees iv absurd its face no question modelers mould overwhelmed driven tbe band Class U licensees avd thus could recoup substantial equipment investments may run tram minimum $20000 much 5200000 more- AMA estimates RC equipment vestment amounts about $20 mil lion per year associated investment terms models themselves accessories ex pendables such propellers fuel far greaterestimated ap proximately $200 million per year individual modelers cannot afford run risk interference operations because probability serious personal injury destruc tion property including model well other property might occur comments filed Commission clearly speak very serious consequences can occur heavy object travelling high speed goes out control Discusnions Federal elation Administra tion staff MA worhx closely concerning model full scale aircraft safety verify shared Class C 12 operation incompatible dangerous since model aircraft would lose control crash Note model boats cars out control abo potential safety hazaed particu larly spectators may invoIced Therefore beyond heavy monetary lass modeler cunning hundreds dollars per modeler fact devices can maim people cause serious damage lathe property others resale radio frequency interference inevitable consequence Commissions invi tation authorization Class D li censees share 27 MHz Class C modeler frequencies 9 Finally before resolving frequency allocation issue Commission should weigh above-cited problems its Class C licen sees against benefits anticipates Class 0 licensees Such comparison would make clear harm former far significant benefits might accrue latter essence Commission has before decision whether make available five additional fre quencies Class 0 service will ult imately have available mare 100 chan eelsat expense Class C service loss five frequencies would rep resent reduction total frequency re soarces almost 50% actually 100% exclusive Class C modeler frequencies- swer clear Commission can achieve its objectives far vhr Class 0 licensees af fecting its Class C licensees manner whatsoever earnestly solicit Commis sion maintaining status qua five Class C 27 MHz frequencies 10 is noted Commission pro poses paragraph B its Notice inquiry Further Notice Proposed Rule Making three plans increase number chan nels available Class 0 operations Plans cj reqaire use five Class C 27 MHz frequencies plan h does Yet plan jh mould provide 105 channels compared 115 99 plans jcj respectively Plan b therefore appears good com promise mould require Class 0 use 27 MHz Class C Irequencies 11 Alternatively Commission feels 27 MHz channels should reallo cated should transition period Class C licensees operate pre sent 27 MHz channels an exclusive basis least five years until alternative fre quencies can allocated equipment con verted new channels [This normal per iod equipment amortization can expe dIted alternative suitable frequencies made acailable sooner technical reasons new channels should zone tween 30 50 MHz 72 MHz range whete Class C operations have very successful fat past 10 years 12 In making replacement frequencies available reallocated 27 MHz modeler frequencies Commission should course take account 500% increase has occurred modeler activities during past decade connection noteworthy Germany has recognized thepublic intereve factors depicted Exhibit B increasing number RC channels total 77 20 exclusively allocated radio control shown Exhibit F Respectfully submitted Academy Model Aeronautics lobe Worth Execu tive Director john Strong Chairman AMA Frequency Committee AMA Legal Counsel jeremiah Courtney Irving Brownutein Note Exhibits published except items & 0 bat extensive sup port AMA arguments EXHIBIT DOperatianal Technical Differences hefiween Class C Class D Including Effect Inturmodulation A Operational Differences 1 Class C operation involves di rect line-of-sight control model airplane car boat ranges few feet up several hundred yards involving person transmitting object whereas Class 0 CB usage involves two-way voice communica tion between mobile fixed stations ranges op tO 30 miles 2 Radio control takes placr mostly weekends during daylight hours good weather CII takes place hours days week types weather 3 Mast RC conducted fixed loca tions remote areas such open fields paths well removed inhabited areas potential interference other services such TV greatly minimized CB usage occurs throughout metropolitan suburban areas also nations highways4 RC requires airborne equipment mbich small light-wright order carried model aircraft Thus airborne equip ment receiver battery actuator weighs oniy few aances contrast CB units restricted weight volume hence can employ mote complexity 5 Model transmitters receivers must separated fulfill purpose con tralliog other CB transmitters re ceivers typically combived unitB Technical Differences 1 The RC technical requirements eas ily met simple light-weight equipment has followed slate-of-the-art over years has resulted standard A-I type control signal RC transmitter output power one-half mats short relatively inefficient whip antenna combined single fixed frequency crystal local osciilatarj superhet receiver wish modest sensitivity few microvolts provides safe control link Thus no demonstrated need incen tive use additional power 2 contrast CB equipment typically uses transmitter capable operating switched frequencies four watts oatput long efficient antenna combined wish high sensitivity eeceiver selectable channels Yet urge range satisfied voice cammunica tiOns use power wikes power amplifiers Hence no inher ent limit desired power transmit ter controlled regulation rather natural limitations C Interference Potential 1 Because above operational technical characteristics obvious need employ different technical reqaire ments two types service namely BC CB 2 The experience FCC technical requirements Class C RC usage has shown no interference has caused RC equipment other services hence new technical restrictions needed 3 However experience CB equipment has shown indicated Docket 201 20 new technical restrictions needed prevent interference TV receiv ers other services new require ments should applied solely CO cat egory RC usage rea sans indicated U Inrermodulatian 1 iv response lathe Notice Inquiry re garding effects intermodulation choice new CO RC frequencies AMA makes following observations 2 Because RC equipment existence uses IF frequency 455 KHz isis subject same intermodulation interference would CO situation Further because IM produced airborne RC receiv er effect altitude model air craft woold make susceptible shun equivalent ground-based CO receiver conciasian has confirmed discussions FCC Laboratory personnel iv Laurel Maryland 3 Therefore AMA sees no relief adaption new RC frequencies unless removed CO frequevcies 455 KHz difference jar sob-harmonics 455 KHz September 1976 59 Accident Statistics p 58 shattered after coming loose engine 1 fuel bladder exploded flyer tripped over control lines accidents may have happened us indicate need caution tuning engines flight preparing takeoff excitement anticipation may exceed discretion getting underway word wise ally aeromodeling including minia ture boats rockets safest sports worldour accidents per flight hour extremely low fact minor exceptions AMA HQ records show out over 60000 members AMA acci dent rate may well lowest simi lar group US point really feel need make constant vigi lance AMA member/pilots can prevent limited number accidents happening Improving record helps keep rates low too THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS SECTION Information condensed form Competition News sub scribe Model viatlan will provided upon request AMA HQ Send stamped self-addressed envelope note par ticular item subject per request com petition information desired months Competition News covers among other items such principal subjects RC Soaring Team Program Finalists RC Aerobatics Team Pro gram Point Standings Contest Rules Advis ory Committees National AMA Records Contest Calendar addition heres what youre missing month Model Aviation magazine Ar ticles US Free Flight Championships Mod elersOriginal Recyclers Air Show Teams Model Airplane Extravaganza Finishing Touch Pt 2 Bargain Showcase Few Sec onds LiveOr Die Model Designs Flying Flag RC show-type model Tercel CL tAA Stunt SE 5a FF Peanut Scale Special Fea tures regular columnists Radio Control Technique Sport/Aerobatics Pylon Racing Soaring Scale Helicopters Control Line Aerobatics Speed Combat Scale Free Flight Duration Indoor Old-Timers Model Aviation sale hobby shops throughout United States Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire e Island IVenunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aneociota Vice-Pranidento Arthur Everett 28 Sandy HitI Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Oroton MA 01472 Al Nononnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 08850 John Papaneorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hu4ley MA 01035 lead time great very difficult current column have missed couple due illness strong jobconnected urgencies reason have asked couple people write guest col umn should appear near future am sure will find interest Old friend Al Tuttle now Pacific Hawaiian island Maui has sorts good RC flying experi ences would like him share us have touch mail recently must say abilities POG other assets will thrill have read experiences Another good friend Bill Washburn 495th Massachu setts has also agreed guest column near future am equally sure will enjoy article read good experience yesterday 495th picnic combined fun-fly saw heard what might considered under-rated aspect RC flying good long time come no listens something new different comes along know laughed ridiculed DaVinci Wright brothers lot others have respected engine man pooh pooh development profound need importance little unbelievable quiet guy named Russ Steeves Chelms ford flying RC plane simply whispered fact under full power Russ has no real muffler ship know fact much quieter have stock mufflers know built-in expansion chamber exhaust fed chamber about 6 cubic inches larger has two small outlets Y4 inch dia meter out through normal un burned oil gasses exhausted chamber built aircraft under fuel tank suitably insulated pre sent-day heat resistant materials also called internal muffler Russ quick admit use feel might pioneers system Perhaps am just bit behind times really see indus try has jumped opportunity help noise problems same time capitalize new product Look around next time out field see quickie-500 buzzing around pylons fas ter quieter behind him might very well internal expansion chamber go over owner con gratulate him accomplishment Pick brains try too intend bring strongly attention Muffler Com mittee industry manufacturing anyone else will listen Thanks Russ op portunity soap box bit Reference New England Field Direc tory hoped get print Forget too clubs wish locations known varied reasons already have file will stay file reference inform tion requested members roam about countryside must respect ludgement club already some ones list noise polluter doesnt want problems might brought publication field location possible Pandoras box problems Hope enjoyed Nats able attend new job will probably dictate attend just nominating committee part should very interesting Council Meet ing should also interesting fol low-up nominating committee meet ing ballot choices will select ed next president great AMA am very proud part Dont forget RI 76 Hooray Mytinger Braintree citizens unite! Nice going Mr Higgins What happened Barkowski Re tired Roy Mytinger has called tell due lot recent problems area magnitude good organiza tional job already done will still DISTRICT ONE CONTROL LINE REGION AL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDLETOWN RI GAUDET SCHOOL FIELD meet will however just day SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th sincerely hope will good turnout contest because hours real work have gone tremendous undertaking Please check Contest Calendar page other information Ill hope see awards ceremony after meet New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baynide NY 11361 Associate Vice Presidents BitI Boss 7708 280th Sn New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnoro NY 12085 John Griqg 6367 Badger Dr. Luckport NY 14094 Cliff Monnptaivir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07087 Jack Sammarco 2O62Emersev Ave. union NJ 07083 Wuttor Throne 2DB Windemert Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts order better understand hence successfully respond needs modelers have supplemented personal discussions meetings 'rap sessions circulation questionnaires wish now thank have responded candid forthright expressions opinionsuch pointing up need greater AMA representation certain upstate New York regionsresulting appointment Walt Throne Syracuse Dave Fifield Schenectady area Associate Vice-Presi dentsand compelling conclusion enough similarly respond 60 Model Aviation would well way toward achieving kind representation needed insure effective AMA-so turn District Report page 64 June issue MA fill Out questionnaire have repro duced send earliest opportunity Going Public indebted Walt Throne new AVP Syracuse area also Presi dent recently-formed Central New York Model Aircraft Association fol lowing Guide Aid Organizing Flying Displays Public Show 1 Carefully plan spectator control A Ropes posts sawhorses B Assign individuals supervise specta tors C Use PA system provide frequent friendly warnings 2 Plan frequency control A Assign individual supervise fre quency usage B Use impound area transmitters 3 All engines should use mufflers 4 Use competent proven fliers maxi mum public safety 5 No drinking alcoholic beverages par ticipants 6 Plan parking areas inter fere flying necessary assign someone guide parking 7 Follow AMA contest safety regula tions equipment conduct 8 Have club members available answer questions talk spectators 9 Use organized sequence flying A Use PA system explain B Eye catching maneuvers diffi cult ie spins rolls loops Keep basic 10 Try plan event cover whole assigned time Dont burn out first hour two further indebted Walt other interesting items such copy commendable publication CNYMAA en titled simply Directory Information Book thought would interest ed Foreword portion reads follows Central New York Model Air craft Association organization comprised clubs upstate New York area Association represents well over 300 organ ized modelers its purpose promote hobby sport model aviation among both general public modelers Association has 9 member clubs present covering Auburn CortlandOswego Syracuse Utica Watertown areas basic con cept Association unite flying clubs area part philos ophy strength numbers hope booklet Association has assem bled will introduce aspects hobby think might terested trying sport please feel free visit flying sites contact Associa tion member interest questions Strength Numbers caption being lifted preced ing itemso true course equally valid hold would observation As sociation its very nature derives its strength combined wisdom its elementsand belief Radio Con trol Association Greater New York through its President Dick Brooks has called meeting ot aeromodelers representing known Associations District 2 held JFK Airport Pan AM Cargo Building No 67 Saturday July 24 100 PMthe Associations listed below have invited send delegates belong such group listed reading before July 24 please contact once whether organization can send representative meeting want know about New Jersey Associ ation Model Airplane Clubs Association Model Airplane Clubs Greater New York Central New York Model Aircraft Associa tion Miniature Aircraft Association West chester Suffolk County Miniature Aircraft Association Metropolitan Air Racing Associa tion Frequency Fraternization hope have written position let ters FCC well Senators Congressmen concerning Docket 20120 threat relating 27 MHz sharing situa tionand hope have fortunate receiving acknow legements auspicious folkOh well! Show Biz AMA-sanctioned shopping mall shows really upswing numerically District Delaware rrne Columbia land h Carolira oia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John SpaWing Dint IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Asoociate Vice-Prooedonts Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechaniesnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsson 2043 Marsh Rd Wilmington Ot 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd Centernille VA 22020 Paul YacohuCci 6408 Winthrop Payetteville NC 28301 Julius stepped immaculate fourwheel drive quickly started engine small smile slipped across face began flipping switches position Vari ous clickings whirrings answered mo tions behind back course Julius knew lust what happening ralber plain black boxes behind him knew some important happenings soundless could forget frenzied nights piecing together inner parts exposed could forget times tested failed start over again Oh hours study building testing back study again seemed endless Per spiration beaded forehead memories played across mind like oscilloscope Solder burns knuckle abrasions worth watched small bank struments right registering secrets dropped vehicle gear Time motor thought Put ham mer down raced through mind wicked look flickered eyes Gonna convoy almost shrieked backed Out onto quiet road started out North would start out near old field 2 elsewhere providing whole new area PR exposure model aviation--apply would contest sanction thus ac quire same benefitscontact AMA HQ further detailsa week-long mall show Great Kills part District will under taken beginning July t2 Staten land Modeleers according its communica tive VP Walt Bernsteinand would like hear about activities particular field endeavor Gear Up Locked! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania Vrntinia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dint Ill Vice-President 2718 N Kings Arms tircle Centernille 118 45440 Aesonicee Vim-Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 28101 Ralph Pennenni Wharrey RO 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyr 2406 Hillock Ct Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidownki 1703 Grant BInd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III Report month fitting said out loud Later highway too far once favorite country spot glancing meters checked over emotions like countdown Radiating self-confidence electric excitement thought himself crystal-clear thinking powerful urges just under surface no ticed car among cars ahead an tenna mounted trunk eased up close get better look Finally pulled along-side matched speed driver chest-plate microphone mounted gooseneck just front lips wicked look came Julius eyes dropped car back behind CBer palms moist breathing fast scanned mirrors another around gloated hand reached down below dash pulled what once emergency brake handle Outside four sets slots opened along side car out popped eight oddly-shaped domed de vices Inside pulse racing Julius hands flying ov& dials switches turned transceiver aligned re ceiver unsuspecting conversationalist ahead him Quickly adjusted load maximum primary linear amplifier selected correct frequency compu terized specialized transmitter flipped over safety protector secondary double-oscillated amplifier Julius demonic glee uncontained noted power meters reaching 552 megawatts transceiver quietly called ratchet-jaw ahead him Breaker Breaker Puff Magic Dragon talkin atcha read five pounds Whats handle Golly gee willikers Puff Articulat ing Artie al front door ten pounds Whats rig Righto Arti-Artie Dragon run ning Scotty FX1 00 Lets go channel 20 September1976 61 Puff will show somcthln new Julius watched daring breathe victim reached across flip channel selector calm deadly deliberation Julius dropped switches specialized trans mitter active humming behind him rose scream meters pegged strument faces Breaker Breaker Breaker Julius screamed mike laughing hysterically watched auto ahead Arties antenna glowed briefly col lapsed cinders scream heard over motor noises Artie covered ears Smoke filled cab Arties transceiver dripped onto floor carpet Julius returned safety its off posi tion pulled erstwhile brake lever re tract special antenna equipment hind him settled down contented purr As Julius continued way next victim thought Shoot down Convoy Alabam ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth taolina estee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 2t Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associane VIce-Presidenos Richard 6 Jackson 107 white Blod Surrsmernille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Kite 550 Weon Stone Or. Kingoporn TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lois Rodrigoez 6-10 5th St Eon Villa Rica Bayarrron Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 36601 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scoroha MS 39388 OK weve absolutely SWAMPED requests wanting know Bryton got grass cut last month South Florida wont keep suspense longer NO Broward County officials did NOT cut grass after certain municipal pride saving face battered big flap Anyway crabby upstart modeler going tell what ended happily County Bryton Barrons stalwart Free Flighters rare display County govern ment genius BURNED grass off thus saving face making FFers happy last Certainly clutch finish bizarre enigma go out street buy issue Model Aviation easily worth $125 find out. Shown Tennessees new AMA Asso ciate VP Mr Bill Kite Kingsport Barely job month Bill instantly plowed 27 MHz frequency flap writing 30 let ters Tennessee Congressmen other big shots has heard Sen Howard Baker expects others respond in-kind Youre ing GOOD JOB state Bill Come think ALL seven As sociate AMA VPs doing UNUSUALLY GOOD JOB serving respective districts Academy Julie Woods keeping everybody happy Mississippi Above picture Julie ex plaining something Mike Dodge better listen too Mike Associate VP state lives Scooba Richard Jackson working VERY hard SC firing off letters day defend AMAs position big frequency rip-off Jim Whitley Louis Rodriguez Chris Joiner doing share want tell about Associate VP Florida long-time AMA servant Mr Tom MeLaughlan has engineered FF con test EIGHTEEN consecutive years Pensacola FL FF whing-ding has grown almost Nationals proportions Last week way over 100 going 200 contestants Fiesta-of-Five-Flags contest Free Flighters live District 5 also 8 4 missing bet take June mile plus square field mowed grass five mile winds Check contest listings Model Aviation next year years splash won gentleman dropped District 8 made body Pensacola look stupid easily grab bing High Point long time personal friend greatly respect Mr Doc Himmel New Orleans dirty rat IIInos ana ucky C M,sourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Bataoia IL 60510 Associase Vice-Presidenos Roger Geers 729 N 22nd Sn Ooiecy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stately Lane Springtielrl IL 62704 John MatOhias 5034 Madiena Dr Apr C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinohia Ct Elk Groan Vl9 IL 60001 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Staoner t828 Seilern Or. Poplar Bluty MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Mighty short column month Associate VPs have sent anything lately Everyone too busy flying anyway Contest season full swing have choice going RC Free Flight Control Line meet almost Sunday club belong Treetown Modelaires hosting combined CL contest Aero Angels Chicago way have enough events AAA rating plenty people run events association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs organizing another Expo model show held late October Plans will bigger better last year would appreciate Newslet ter Editors would mention club newsletters Iowa igan enota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Gion VII VicePtesident PO Boo 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Asocgate Vice-President Phil CarOinr 6680 Lucia La No 18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Des Mdinns IA 50312 Frank Morrisrey 14100 W Park Aae New Berlin WI 53051 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49095 No District VII Report month Arkansas srara Meerco homa o VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanbensbip Wichita Falls TV 76308 Associane Vice-Prasidenos Buza Aeerill 9117 La Barranea NE Alhuqoerpue NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohaxe Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As predicted great contest season District VIII contests contestant count up down few Connecting contests Bicentennial celebrations several have local support Bicentennial committee some cases fur62 Model Aviation nishing trophies Got contest coming up Check city county parish Bicentennial people district Control Line meeting Hous ton went well About 50 turned Out buffet meal Eating food did slow downit lively meet ing thanks Houston Association Bill Lee contest Texas State CL Champs great doing contestants kept action going huge crowd spectators really got good show Saturday Sun day day Sunday parking premi umyou could park within three blocks Meirose Park Again thanks Bill Lee good contest good crowd control made TV news broadcasts Houston Controliners Oklahoma City Combat bash full day combat Marlin McGee company kept things going spectators also Got Fort Worth time see Scale flights Thunderbirds Lone Star aero basic Convention pleasant day Benbrook Lake mostly overcast light breeze flying looked good No radio interference assured E K Products Jim Simpson hand monitor fre quencies Ed Rankin kept things going brisk ly good see Johnnie Casburn work ing Scale event cant get contests get reports Heard weather caught up Waco contest MARKS get-together Little Rock greatest ever Jim Winburn Frank Os borne shared honors also hear RC bash Midland went well am sure CL contest will its usual bang-up affair have depend officers district represent cant get dont remember AVPs listed under photo other district officers John Deaton CC Larry Stanfield CC contest board members David Hyde RC Charlie Anaston CL Mark Valerius FF Johnnie Casburn Scale may able help you have problem can always write cant help can find someone can should getting issue just fore Nats Let remind you can should go dont com pete National Contest usually greatest thing going sport/hobby Sorry hear about Charlie Viosca Wish him complete speedy recovery Get well quickly get back us Check contest calendar con tests yet come August 21-22 date High Plains RC Championships will hosted SPLAT RC Club Plainview Texas Co-hosting Lubbock Texas Hobbs Roswell NM Finally got meet John Cone Lubbock did lot leg work getting 10 acres flying field John good contingent Lubbock hand Thunderbirds contest including cx Wichitan Wichita Falls Texas Mike Nigre Bert Dugan retired Air Force back district Bert gets back straight ened out will back again Watch out Scale Larry Stanfield Johnnie Casburn both told expanding opera tions Jay Lewis want wear hat will have get Dave send Keep hearing about something coming out competitor Fort Smith engine works Duke Fox should find out Dayton Nats new RC club chartered Bryan Texas put demonstration flight Texas 500 race Did well have invited back trying contact RC clubs other RC folks area Contact Mark Edwards 308 Laurel Bryan Texas 77801 CoIaado as ska Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st Vice-President l4tlA South Hydraulic Steet Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-PresidessOs Charles Brandon 2220 Mariposa Hind. Casper WV 82601 Man Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekonitch 78t0 Lowell Sr Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 175459th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Mommy H 2 Hno 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnioghofl 5102 Brady Rd Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha Nt 68104 No District IX Report month Srioora fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Ojot X Vice-Prosideot 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Associate VicePresidents Robert Barnes 96-1080 Komo Mai Ama HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Lv Redondo Beach CA 90276 Betsy Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Puwnen Street San Marcos CA 92069 dont know yet people wrote FCC explaining views need frequencies dangers reducing number RC frequencies allotted grand opportunity us join together something ourselves somebody else same time real heartening read newsletters Free Flighters telling about AMA has wrestling FCC usand asking readers write FCC back up AMAs fight us hoping some real good will come out frequency battle FCC end can allotted several sets new channels Heres excerpt Bits Buzzards Beak newsletter Valley Vultures Ridgecrest California Some members noted tendance recent MACS Show Anaheim Convention Center beautiful Scale Pattern aircraft dis play RC flight demonstrations manufacturers displays enjoyable well informative gent flew Bell Jet Ranger collective pitch really put good show constructive note think folks put show should provide larger flight area safer distance crowd fellow flying Whimpy Mark Smith Windree both obviously very com petent fliers enthusiasm wanes rapidly ioops spins done directly over crowd Dick Pratt editor makes excellent point Sure takes extreme effort put wonderful show valid reasons airshow such close proximity viewers possibly Orange Coast RC Club RC Bees Bruce Paton Don Patton fine people work year can convince City Anaheim room needed airshow next year Hey RC Pattern fliers Let urge once again join US Pattern Judges Association get newsletter advises perform man euver best please judge AMA Rule Book describes rules maneuvers has Judges Goide have know basics want top points part USPIA Send name AMA number address telephone number six dollars Noel Allison USPIA Membership Director 4174 West 120th Street Apt C Hawthorne CA 90250 No controversial issues change month Feels like vacation Everybody must busy favorite modeling endeavor Hopefully some busy testing trying understand new Rule Book proper changes can proposed Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint tI Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Holfma, W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 231 Fairbanks Pocatrllo 1083201 Simon Omnese RI 1 Hon 48 Broarlniew MT 55015 Robert 0 Stalick 1 f2G Shady Lane Albany OR 97321 month going get back what going clubs around dis trict club isnt included probably two reasons havent area recently dont send newsletter Last month read about exploits Mount Rainier Radio Control Society efforts tragedy benefit others helping circumvent similar problems club will pleased Some occasional news comes Palouse Ridge Runners RC Club based Moscow Idaho Pullman Washington area should attest cohesiveness club seems specialize RC gliders should really have topography kind activity Let September 1976 63 know what going over can keep up date Helena Flying Tigers have news letter call Tiger Rag Mel Reed editor does good job club main efforts club seem RC Pattern Sport Scale being popular model types Some Racing thrown spice quite bit contest flying hope participate Helena Bicentennial display demonstra tion club blessed about third its mcmbers instructor category puts enviable position helping new modelers president club year John Hot Stuff Pistelak tale may little embarrassing John couldnt resist mentioning because have great empathy him Seems John has using Hot Stuff glue lot recently Early year planted dead battery brand new 1 5-500 full throttle upside down Three days later untold Hot Stuff airplane completely rebuilt! must have started repairs way home crash have glued fingers together balsa please stand up Uggghhh Anchorage Alaska sports League Si lent Flight club Larry Rice sends word club formed about year ago 11 members fly March through Octo ber first contest year March 21 frozen lake clear calm upper 30 degree weather nine-minute precision event three rounds saw first five places within seven seconds other close Good flying club does lot slope soaring cliffs Homer Alaska kind place June year travel Circle Alaska week fun contest flying Several other flying sites exist interested contact Pete Miller Anchorage Skynights Portland have newslet ter edited W & S Looncy newsletter well done though have putting out few months club active ventured racing scene monthly AA Pylon races spring Thc club having problems noise complaints muffler rule club seems have fixed problem Benton County Radio Control Club has newsletter Airmailer edited Jim Trump club president Joy Farmer club lucky enough have couple fly ing sites county-owned club active working county development site share Adair Park time-consuming activity persistence pays off club lucky have new service heard about via grape vine Seems Mike Farmer Flyways Albany have proven great locating downed flying boats bee hee Just small joke son Ute News comes Utah RC Association Salt Lake City John Brenda Perri president editor re spectively bang-up job district spend time compet ing District Xl own District X Alex will have talk about met symposium Pocatello spring kind people news letter immaculate neat things like cross-country flying three-person teams two pit stops 35 miles lot Old Timer interest now Society Antique Modelers repre sents both FF RC variety As ignition engines get scarce converted engine begins become necessity question maintain some performance standard Bruce Chandler recommends approach June issue SAM Speaks power control use gasoline regulate RPM minimum prop sizes specify rubbing type point system prohibit pressure fuel sys tems Makes sense YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has busy month did have few calls letters notably Cleveland area Johnny Smith called inquire about decision hold Nats events combined Jr-Sr-Open later letter Junior Contest Advisor Bob Sargent about same topic main complaint few contests scheduling events Juniors during year least could provide separate grouping Nats Bob points out doesnt care fly against kids since feels diminishes chance winning therefore greatly dampens enthusiasm comments Johnny Bob same Ive made before need Youth Board keep eye interests kids existing Contest Boards have hands full rules regulations cant expected look out par ticular group contestants areas Junior entries contests small practice throw group other competitors tends make self-perpetuating situation since Juniors dont enter because grouping present time Juniors have no offi cial voice have no speak best weve said before committee has no official standing strictly advisory could help lot knew ex actly what some other problems Most mail guys work ing kids want share experiences seldom hear people complaints doubt its due fact Wed particular ly like hear junior members have questions about phase pro gram modeling general original intent column assis tance Junior members fact wed like hear Juniors just know theyre out Nats Delta Dart program shaping up time will two separate loca tions Springfield other Wright Bob Underwood company will operate site yours truly will other still need help article gets print before Nats would welcome volunteers plan have training session helpers before Satur day August 7 program show up HQ sign up can use school club getting ready wrap up activity year its good large number kids lots building flying somewhat limited due gym being use win ter spring weather being less outstanding time took several kids local airport 25th anniversary us pretty good time spent time ob servation deck VIPs got meet such people Montaine Mallet French acro batic pilot put CAP-lO through its paces Walt Parker announcer Thun derbirds Edwin Link should need no explaining Mr Link honorary chairman event really great finally get meet him Weve both lived area long time Ive never same place same time annual Aeroguidance Society contest coming up weekend Endicott NY might finally become contestant al though havent time practice new Novice pattern Should interesting trying outside loops A-Ray date event moved up due some mixup Bob Noll CD thought July dates traditional now appar ently found out such case event anyone attending will find good ones Anyone makes Nats has comments make well glad hear expect entire week doing such things needed help out particularly get Dart program going Keep thing mind show up well probably put work 64 Model Aviation Members Windsor Junior High School Model Airplane Club