From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA Chartered Club Report 1984-85 previous two years number AMA Chartered clubs 100 members has 55 Last year however number jumped 82 two clubs highest number members still Pioneer RC Club Interstate Model Flying Club opposite sides coun try Pioneer Club regained its number position last yearthe club exceed 400 members total number clubs 84-85 1771 almost thousand 99156O/s having less 25 members next largest group between 25 49 members 454 clubs 265h 159 clubs between 50 74 members 9% 85 clubs between 75 99 members 5% 40 clubs 2% between 100 124 members 42 125 members total 11601 AMA members registered 82 clubs 100 members 21 clubs California total 3420 members Club Pioneer RC Club Inc Interstate Model Flying Club Valley Forge Signal Seekers Boeing Hawks RC Flyers Birds Inc Greater Southwest RC Northern VA RC Club Greater Cincinnati RC Club East Bay RC Society Goodyear MAC First Weed Wacker Aero Squad Palomar RC Flyers San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc Mid Hudson RC Society Sacramento Area Modelers Anaheim Radio Control Club SuncoastAero Modelers Inc Jefco Aeromodelers Club Chula Vista Model RC Club Cape Ann RC Model Club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Rockland County RC South Shore RC Club Inc St Paul Minn RC Diablo Valley RCers Pomona Valey MAC Skymasters RC Club Tn-Valley RC Flyers 1980 State Members CA406 NJ393 PA282 WA245 CA235 TX234 VA207 OH204 CA196 OH187 CA184 CA181 CA179 NY177 CA177 CA170 Ft169 CO167 CA165 MA164 OK163 NJ158 MA158 MN151 CA150 CA149 Ml149 MN144 McDonnell Douglas RC Club San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Mm Arcrft Assoc Winchester Pikes Peak RC So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC Soaring Union los Angeles Suburban Aero Club Chicago Condors RC Flying Club Aero Radio Club Inc Middle Tenn RC Soc Somers RC Airplane Club Miniature Aircraft RC Soc Sacramento Red Barons Sun Valley Fliers South tastern VA RC Group Golden Triangle RC Club Dallas RC Club Hawks 1978 Joint Military RC Flyers Stadium Air Force DC/RC Thundervolts RC CLubs Inc San Gabriel Valley RC League AZ Model Pilots Soc Tucson RC Club Chicagoland RC Mod Inc Broward County RC Assn Signal Seekers RC West Orange Sun Fliers RC Inc Westside RC Flyers Inc Chesapeake Bay RC Inc Northwest Houston RC Club Penn Ave RC Society Prince Georges RC Weak Signals RC Club Blue Angels MAC West Shore Flying Soc Inc Tidewater RC Inc Top 0 New Jersey RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero Rcers Northern Conn RC Tokay RC Modelers Western Ohio RK Society brain County RC Club Keystone RC Soc Inc Knox County RC Soc Simi Valley Flyers Austin RC Assn TORKS Cleveland RC Club RC Modelers Baltimore Inc Rocket City RCers Twin City RC MO CA NY CO CA TX CA IL FL Ml TN NY CA CA AZ VA TX TX OH CA CA MD NY CA AZ AZ IL FL Ml Ft OK MD TX NY MD OH NY VA VA NJ PA CT CA OH OH PA TN CA TX OK OH MD MN 143 143 140 138 138 137 135 135 133 132 128 127 125 125 124 122 121 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 114 114 113 112 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 108 107 107 106 106 106 106 105 104 104 104 103 102 101 101 101 101 Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit required 16mm color sound partial listing follows Send pre-addressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Pioneers AMAs latest film 1985 Good brothersWalt Bill tell efforts 1930s 1940s develop successful Radio Control system own spectacular movies days included footage before World War land afterward isasignifi cant entertaining part model aviation historyAbout27 mm long AMA film byjay Gerber Marvelous Miniatures Spectacular footage kinds model flying Sailplanes over Pacific Ocean Torrey Pines California Seaplanes over lake Brimfield MA Scale models types pre dominate tiny Peanut FFs huge multi-engined RC craft An all-inclusive cross section model aviationthe com plete story activity ever attempted excellent general public showings well modelers About 46 mm long film must shown projector capable using 1 3-in-dia reel superb photography film can best appreciated large screen AMA film Jay Gerber Grand Illusions Film types sizes Scale Model Aircraft Peanut rubberpowered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England About 36 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fun Lifetime trade shows WRAM New York Toledo RC Exposition Ohio MAC California About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Fly No model flying spec tacularfilm fun history aviation Donated AMA bythe Continental OlICo film featured Smithsonian Institution its National Air Space MuContinued page 98 94 Model Aviation L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA Film Library AMA HO SERVICES STAFF OO@ Executive Director John Worth S Nats Genenl Manager vince Mankowskl S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptrolier Gisele Jackson S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison S Specisi Services Director Carl Maroneyg Membership Director carol MerteldO Pubilc Reistions Director Geoff Styles 0 Speciei Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl 8 Wheeley 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob \olslavekeee General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 column follows originally destined June issue legal considerations run time few preliminary facts order 22nd March 1985 hearing held United States District Court Central District California wherein plaintiff sued AMA John Grigg temporary restraining order prevent AMA naming sending team 1985 Soar ing fF38 World Championships court denied issuance order 1st ofApril 1985 plaintiff gain returned same court sue preliminary injunction against AMA John Crigg injunction also denied court have own rule book competent attorney thank results far because legal action action pending against AMA myself agreed withdraw column June issue magazine apologize having column last month assure similar situation will occur again Soreing Tale story follows real hope able leave out names involved know rest might better off knowing story involves contest select team World Championship contest held overseas some events occurred during time team selection contest much what occurred afterthe contestwas over before team left World Cham pionship meet Started qualify final team selection contest flier perform front AMA CD meet certain pre-defined flight criteria Part qualifications also required payment qualification fee AMA Headquarters purchasing FAI stamp competitor least 30 people met flying qualifications 30 entered final contest troubles began Two things happened came first know nor time care contest director declared certain equipment used within FAI rules disallowed its use spec tator Yes spectator entered protest certain radio equipment being used users equipment declared illegal contest director protested action aJ ury three people part contest jury ruled equipment accord rules could used contest director protested action actually appeal under ourAMA system AMA President final resolution meanwhile allowing competitors fly case protest upheld later users radios protested spectator turned radios over the contest directorforexamina tion verified radios frequencies legal operators use could verify whether radios met FCC requirements allowed used may recall action took several months back regarding radios FCC-type-acceptance sticker af fixed later changed until recently written still very gray area now have very positive statement make nontype-accepted radios later message team selection meet flown two days 30 competitors battled out gain 15 finalistspotsforthe fly-off Through some action cannot verify 16 finalists chosen instead 15 fly-offs began third day end daywe team ourist alternate team member thought scores posted winners de dared everyone left Some still grumbl ing no entered formal protest results have yet done so! Fun ns first hint trouble came learned about possibility illegal radio being used team selection meet info came several weeks after meet concluded launched immediate investigation facts problem informed contest director verified frequency could verify legality radio allowed itto used also filled equipment problem contacted member AMA Frequency Committee reviewed FCC rules regula tions could get hands reporting back apparently radio legal what found indicated illegal market five such radios gaining type-acceptance FCC now think incorrect accepted time stories complaints continued pour forth spectator contest 4th 5th place finishers team members themselves regard ing radio other equipment prob lems Still no hint complaints irregularities scoring contest problems began get out hand forced call meeting team members team manager 4th 5th place finishers contest meeting took away home over Thanksgiving weekend anything friendly mood toward principles matter meeting also costAMAafewdollarsas travel home other side countryfor meeting meeting resolved few things principally team team manager end up appointing manager Near end meeting person 4th place drew contender team position movingthe 5th placefinisherintotheslotas 1st alternate thought resolved problems Still outside sources spectator con tinued push disqualification anyone using alleged illegal radio adamantly refused least until definitive statement fully unbiased source legality radio Plot Thickens Meanwhile FAI-CIAM meeting held December atwhich time hostfor forthcoming World Championships asked ClAM Technical Secretary interpretation regarding type equip ment protested contest director team selection meet query raised quite bit discussion floor ClAM meeting tually resulting vote being taken result declare illegal equipment question action left position having eventually least rule protest contest director could disqualify several con testants contest question bit later received memo attorneys office stating FCC typeacceptance label must affixed transmitter manufacturer before can ship sale H owever subsequent handlers equipment jobbers distri butors dealers owners required maintain label either good repair transmitter wonderful bit news just served compound already sticky mess Meanwhile in-f ightingwith team pressures specta tor demands 1st alternate adding up some pretty strong feelings sides entire issue discussed Executive Council meeting January definitive actions regarding particular matter approve funding assistant team manager declare equipment used team selection con test acceptable least far use questioned equipment meet con cerned Nasties Really Begin AMA faced threat law suit 4th place finisher insists rescor ing team selection meet accordance FAI-CIAM rules should have 3rd place 5th remember original 4th place finisherwithdrew tells people may bring legal action gain desires also very cleverly forgets tell anyone 3 days after conclu sion contest protest results other technicality action chose take spectator obtained copy raw data contest using own computer program rescored meet what claimed proper FAI-CIAM manner too forgets contest ants agreed scoring system used well before actual flying started Continued page 98 July1985 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIt AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Ralph Dockham Albuquerque NM writes renewed 1985 AMA license Victoria Sensenig $2250 1984 dues pro-rated Victoria received license nothing else No mag no papers no decals nothing Question Dont waste time answer Well get equivalent get people ball Paul Trendley St Charles MO writes Im still waiting put National Newsletter mailing list Maybe first letter sent got lost mail ul Ive contacted AMA HQ put mailing list AMA mails out NN exchange basis other club newsletter editors wish National Newsletter about 10 times year mail newsletter Reston VA care John Worth Cindy Rollen hagen show newsletter editor name address will mail time picture above remind 1985 Nats will soon upon us get ready live East Shown several important fliers 1984 Reno Nats L-R George Miller Mary Miller Patty Bronowski Teresa Bronowski Jim Bronow ski Glen Dean Riverside CA Plenty wives children always accompany con testants Nats picture ot Lee Rose editor ot California Poway Pilots Model Airplane Clubs flyer Lee standing front 190000 mile Chevy holding Peck Prairie Bird original biplane front him Lee writes year hold annual original design contest below Tony Christenson won first place forward swept wing model Pictured below some very fine people met Louisville KY last year left kneeling Wyatt Akers wife Shirley standing behind him middle Gabe kneeling middle Chad Akers right Marlene Utasi standing Sheila Utasi front Wyatts airplane Laser 200 manufactures Shirley flies SIG Cadet Chad 9 years old flies airplanes too want meet Carl Delores Fries St Louis MO Carl co founders National Free Flight Society has membership No2 theirhall fame Carl flies FAI Power forms Free Flight models As pretty Delores seems Carl ought stay home spend time No offense Carl maybe wont read this. L editor wantyou hear about month Marshal Emmendorfer edits newsletter New Lothrop Ml Model Flyers Marshal says club has swap shop year time 90 tables over 700 people gave away 60 powered plane raffle Everybody good time 96 Model Aviation honor show picture Terry Thorkildson left awa tor Ralph Prey Ralph isa club newslettereditor edits Satellite to1 Valeer CA club Editors among important unheralded worke mudeling club editor can keep club glued together years newsletter tells members meet keeps entertained provides communication Identity members club AMA have over 1800 chartered clubs about 40 50 percent grind out newsletter course requires editor Editors elected born No can create editor appointment election Ralph fine editor club lucky have him Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Save Lady unique RC Seaplane Fly-In held Lakeport Clear Lake CA May 10-12 Save Lady Lee Taylor Event Direc tor special meet generate proceeds Statue Liberty Restoration Project Included event model Seaplane flying demonstrations displays model boating full scale Seaplane rides event sponsored support city Lakeport Lakeport LionsClub Lakeport Renegades giant model group Will-O-Point Resort site city park open RC Seaplanes reminds us thatthe national project restore Statue Liberty although well started has longwayto go fund raisingto finish effort time its 100th anniver sary celebration 1986 would great therefore clubs possible dedi cated special events 1985 toward project AMA sanctions over 1500 events peryearif everyone donated $10 toward Save Lady campaign model aviation will have raised $1 5000 Think about it. Consider club can help $10 $100 toward once lifetime chance preserve great symbol what America about Interesting sidelight AMA member Henning Nielsen President West chester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM club New York also Director Public Affairs restoration project Dona tions taxdeductible can sent office follows Statue Liberty-Ellis Island Founda tion Inc 101 Park Avenue Suite 1205 New York NY 10178 Henning would Im sure love hear modelers ideas help project would AMA 1985 well along its too late own thing Save Lady Buy Bear Over past few years lot people have bought beautiful handmade bears alsocalledAMACubs attheannualToledo show National Championships bears have made Bob Dolly Wischer Delafield WI Bob Dolly great AMA supporters work volunteers year Nationals painting putting up signs simply doing whatever needs done Bob also Model Aviation magazines Scale columnist member Scale subcom mittee FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale world national Scale champion Dolly too has flown contests has built own great Scale models 1983 efforts raising money AMAs Building Fund recognized plaque entrance foyer building result over $1200 donated through bear sales 1985 fund raising continues almost thousand dollars contributed bear Cub sales problem running out ways recognize achievements Dolly already has AMA Fellowship includes life membership Bob life member too Well proba bly never catch up contribu tions continue put practice idea its better give re ceive also recognition seekers content quietly fanfare So though might embarrassed attention least can acknow ledge efforts thank publicly above beyond approach AMA membership model aviation life general Hobby Shop Membership . 1984 new program initiated promote selling AMA memberships hobby shops addition membership forms hobby shop operators partici pate receive self-standing display win dow decal color brochures aboutAMA ayears time over4OOOAMA member ships new rather renew als have come via program Almost 200 hobby shops have sent memberships over 420 have provided program materials topftejhobby shops end March 1985 Joes Hobby Center Inc M K Model Products Play Company Rons House Hobbies Toms Hobby Korner Universal Hobbies Westside Hobbies Action Hobby Shop Clayton Hobbies Suzie Goose Hobbies Dearborn N Hollood San Diego Sacramento Chelmsford Plantation Indianapolis Memphis San Antonio Rockville Any hobby shop already pro gram can get free License Station kit follows 1 Request same hobby distri butor Manyhave provided kits dealers 2 Phone AMA HQ Ask Doug Pratt Special Projects Director 703 4350750 3 Send post card letter AMA HQ attention Doug Pratt 1810 Samuel Morse Drive RestonVA 22090 Please either letterhead send business card RC Transmitter Crystal Changing. answer inquiries concerning changing RC frequencies AMAs legal counsel has provided following advice following provided response question whether Federal Com munications Commission Rules permit dividual modelers change operating frequency RC transmitters bycrystal swapping ie exchanging manufac turer-installed frequency determining ele ment operating different channel Since RC transmitters type accepted operation over entire 72-76 mHz band changing crystal select author ized RC frequency within band consti tutes servicing modifying particular transmitter Section 90221 b Commissions Rules amended effective November 12 1984 remove requirement FCC licensed tech nicians may service RC transmitters Under new rule person including individual modeler may service RC transmitter however RC operator re mains responsible correct on-frequency operation station Thus indivi dual modeler willing assume risk off-frequency other improper opera tion accordance FCCs tech nical rules will take place FCCs rules otherwise prevent him crystal swapping RC transmitter Because technical parameters Ml crystal must matched transmitter CA can no assurance un CA matched crystal will produce transmitter CA operation within permitted FCC guideMA lines particular will interfere Fl modeler operating 20 kHz adjacent IN frequency Consequently unless trans TN mitter manufacturer has sold substitute Th crystal warranty will result MD transmitter operation beyond FCCs standards prudent modeler should check transmitter appropriate test equipment verify FCC rule compliance following crystal swapping Note since frequency changing effect wely simplified information modelers reminded need fre quency flag discipline club fields contests help assure everyone alert need correctly identifying what frequencya vital require ment field safety freedom interference problems July1985 97 Richard Sarpolus five 1985 inductees Model Aviation Hall Fame visited National Center Aero modeling AprIl 17 received ficial AMA plaque recognizing achieve ment Dicks famous model designs will shortly display AMA Museum Distinguished visitors AMA Headquar tern Mr Mrs Frank Bushey right given tour National Center Aeromodeling April 9th AMA Execu tive Director John Worth Busheys first visit building Frank AMAs eighth president 1952 Instrumental establishment AMAs insurance program HewasalsoAMA Secretary-Treasurer 1950-51 PresidentCont pg 95AMA Films also decided include times less stop watches used timing flights procedure pro vided anyof FAI-CIAM rulesforthe events question Evidently plan use new scoring legal action against AMA gain 4th place person spot team whole thing stopped get business team preparation other business AMA stepped in! both feet AMA bylaws provide President has authority decide matters dealing FAI activities 27th February wrote letter actuallydictated toasecretaryatAMA Headquarters declared results team selection contest null void reason taking action fact direction regarding select team letter Team Selection Chair man January 1 984 followed scoring could re-done number ways just plain time end hassle place fliers selected team selection contest appointed three individuals team fliers Presidential appointment Just happened three appointed same three fin shed 1 -2-3 atthe team selection meet now scores equipment did enter being placed team Fads Arrive letter mentioned above written 27th February 5th March received memo AMA attorney stating learned radio used team section contest few contestants indeed illegal opera tion country FCC type-acceptance granted March 7th ordered special conference call meeting Executive Council once again discuss matter see could gain support some decisive direction Any decisive direction Three motions came out meeting first confirmed unani mously authority AMA President FAI related matters second advised President accept advice AMA attorney passing vote margin hardlydecisiveThethird motion support Presidents letter 27 February margin success motion again vote ball still court Finally 11th March issued letter parties concerned effectively sup ported letter 27 February detail included last letter much included column As sit machine typing out column look backat has gone matterand wonder people have way hobby sport battlefield Com petition good must people con tinue attempt gain own ends through paper battle rather field competition time some blood-shooters look inwardly find answers try gain ends attempting discredit others have protest procedure rule book Look page 6 us has may soon have opportunity use procedure douse itto its fullest extent sportsman-like manner AMA has learned whole bunch lessons episode hope can learn something foregoing tale Lets go have fun WC Results F3B World Championships held Australia just before issue went press following results received telephone Team 1 United Kingdom 2 FR Ger 3 Austria 4 Australia 5 USA Fif teen nations competed Individual 1 RaIf Decker FR Germany 2 David Worrall UK 3 Karl Wasner Jr Austria 4 Stewart Blanchard UK 5 ReinhardtLiese FR Germany US placing 11 Steve Neu 13 Mike Reagan 19 Mike Bam e Cont pg 94 seum Shows ballooning hang gliding aero batics commerical military including Navys Blue Angels About 30 mm long Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agen cies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FE General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor model ing Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber Adrift Air fun Free Flight flying indoors outdoors special narration about outdoor FAI competition also scenes night flying Filmed Taft CA other locations About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 98 Model Aviation Helen Brett presented late husbands 1962 AerobatIcs World Championships winning model Perigee AMA offi cials 1985 Toledo RC show Tom Brett won event dramatic tie flyoff against Great Britains Harry Brooks Model Power K & B 45 radio Orbit Bonner Servos Site Kenley England model now AMAs museum Bob Hlsey Toledo Weak Signals Club presented Carl & Beth Gold berg Vital People Award 1985 Toledo RC show AMA President John Grigg made presentation honoring Bobs years behind-the-scenes efforts behalf club show Connecticut S Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browo PO Box 4384 Middtetown RI 02840 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02081 Now election over would like tothankthose ofyouwhovotedforme special thanks people worked behalf January 261985 Executive Council meeting Ed Izzo asked Council approve Distinguished Service Awards three District modelers awards approved Ed received AMA shortly before moved Florida Normally awards type would presented District meeting club banquet proper recognition would given Rather wait six months present awards Nationals Ed elected give awards recipients asked obtain pictures present District column Bob Brodeur resident Nashua NH has involved model aviation 35 years started modeling Rubberpowered aircraft went Control Line 1959 moved RC Bob flies sport aircraft Pattern competitor several years recently started flying Helicopters member Southern New Hampshire RC Club Flying Tigers Concord Aeroguid ance Society 495th RC Squadron Bob Associate Vice President New Hampshire 1978 1984 Bob buyer Alexander Food Store chain 1984 Pattern contest Bob help Alexanders salesmen associated Alexanders put best meal have ever seen model contest owner operator Granite State Model Products George Higgins has Control Line Contest Board about 11 20 years has involved Control Line flying Hewas memberof QuincyAero League founded Bill Ellis now member Wingbusters New England Stunt Team Friday April 5 Barb drove Hamburg CT visit Henry Struck met Henry Ken Lab located hill overlooks Connecticut River very scenic area Inside lab first things noticed Brown Jr engine ignition components desk good aviation library corner lab Henrys modeling bench several airplanes past plus September 1938 Model Airplane News magazine very nice visit delightful person Henrywas kind enough write bit about past what doing now following written April 5 1985 Henry Struck first remember poring endlessly through Ideal Airplane catalog 1926 small pieces think fascinated could put something magical airplane mother told say hooray saw airplane still feel way types model airplanes interest developing desire fly contests saw quality work fortunately recognized its importance Living Queens part New York City required one-mile trip Holmes Airport Free Flight club allowed fly Endless testing friendly competition engaged order earn about $20 per month started doing model articles maga zines took long time learn ink drawings After war Berkeley Models put workdoing designs forthem until theywent out business present little company Ken Lab Inc builds precision gyroscopic device called Invisible Tripod attaches camera binoculars thumb wheel tremors induced hand hold ing damped out precession pair rate gyros inside hermetically sealed case Expensive great tool aerial low-light-level photography surveillance world models interest undiminished somehow production diminished Old models repaired Wakefield Nordic Free Flight RC selflaunching Sailplanes sport Old-Timer designs flown possible RC Propbusters Club field Salem CT Propbusters Club very active group going great Helicopters am also aiming get soon possible receive award indeed fulfilling honor particularly realize have made sport/hobby excit ing successful today have sent out newsletter short questionnaire clubs District I asked club contact person pass newsletter around have seen ask about methods used keep modelers informed questionnaire has sent back please Two AVPs have appointed Mr Jerry Browe Rhode Island Mr Richard Sherman New Hampshire Please feel free contact assistance may desire AVPs Maine Massa chusetts will probably announced next month New Jersey 5 New Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 1718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tohi Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 prank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likex 46 cory Dr Toma River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts April already beginning highly-flyable weather again also time renew July1985 99 George Higgins Distinguished Service Award serving Control Line Contest Board appointed 1974 still board John Grigg AMA President right Don Kraftt VP District left Henry Struck Distihgulshed Service Award serving Free Flight Contest Board appointed i969 still board Bob Brodeur Distinguished Service Award New Hampshire AVP 1978 1984 safety pledges connection what fly first two elements obvious third fre quently taken granted though predominant factor model aircraft disasters Lets make certain machine airworthy ground-worthy before commence operations Time spent apre-flightexamination craft both static operational stand points will prove time effort well applied calling council members re ceive heavy volume mail includes dozens newsletters month am happy assure club thus represented thereby continues empha size continuous unrelenting need fly safety first foremost consideration universallyexpressed condemnation hot-dogging wise-guys crop-up everyones disgust no ones admiration bent upon self-aggrandizement cost lant usually pretty high Up Good Guys wrinkled prune Baddies Flag-Waiver Sorts Its grand old Flag its high-flying Flag etc etc So goes stirringly patriotic musical tribute National Emblem written manyyears ago tune-smith George M Cohan Though showing flag really big has survived skirmish over exciting years Countrys existence hope fully shall continue represent rallyingpoint national pride AMA currently concerned flag problem unrelated sort wit RC FrequencyFlag dilemma new frequencies have authorized yet al located danger running out distinctivelyavailable colors lack variety enough think RCers may color-blind solution would seem found use numbers place colors needs colors anyway RC types feel about must boring heck Free Flight Control Line readers Edward Pomponi 1925-1985 great sadness report death Ed Pomponi White Plains NY age 59 Ed well-known active aero modeler Westchester area resided over 35 years after leaving native Canada founder Past President Westchester Radio Aero Modellers WRAM heartfelt condolences WRAM Eds widow Mary Jane Pom poni two sons two daughters seven grandchildren indebted WRAM member Bob Foshay following photograph shows Ed good company Bob lextreme left Walt Schroder extreme right late Howard McEntee beside Walt Ed shown standing next Bob picture taken 1962 occasion demonstra tion Howard Kickin Duck RC system Sitting Ducts Ducted-fan models seemingly proliferous District 2 aswitness following shots see Long Island dentist Mark Weinstein DDS Cedar Creek Model Airport well-built equally well-flown fan job Next taken 1984 Eastern States RC Championships Central Jersey RC Club Forrestal Research Center NJ Bob Fiorenze left able assistant Michael Beck right formers D/F Also Eastern States Championships Ci RCC 84 Edition eyes camera captured proximate shot magnifi cent D/F job flown Mark Fran kel Valley Forge PA Show Diz Shots indebted busy AVP Dover NJ Frank Costello following photographic contributions two events area first shot features mall show Garden State Plaza Sal Grosse center receiving First Place award what described Beautiful Dauntless Left right see County Freeholder Art Jones judges making presentation Frank shown between Art Sal Ken Glemby appears far right behind unidentified lady Ken also judges second contribution shows members North Jersey Radio Control Club rallying round AMA Booth mall show Ringwood State Park NJ Frank gent necktie left end front row comes running model air shows indoors outdoors gentlemanwhoreallyknowshow HeisLarry Katz Guiding-Light Richmond Model Flying Club New Yorks Staten Island Larry driving home import ant point ever-successful Mall Nats Nostalgia way setting stage speak 1985 Nats Westover AEB Chicopee MA present herewith several scenes 1983 classic location open scene Scale judging area 100 Model Aviation Now look line-up RC Pattern judges including Yours Truly folded arms official cap exchange views friendly sort among Judge Frank Broach Contestant Dave Brown Officials Ron Hesselbrock John Franke between rounds Westover Pattern runway Help Wanted Free Flighters Contol Liners assistance hereby solicited order may achieve greater balance coverage monthly reports regards model aircraft activity District 2 committed full equal treat ment reports facet model aviation Please send us information photographs concerning activities area Free Flight Control Line happenings Next issue shall deal such areas limited information hand need much much publish names contest winners specialty hope have noticed prefer leave Contest Calendar maga zine announcements forthcoming competitions would certainly welcome news general nature per taining branch great pastime course always happy hear about aeromodeling activities entire District especially remote regions wefind itdifficult ifnotfeasibleforus visit personally So please help Gear up locked! Ohio sylvania Virgicia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna SW 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 642-4406 God intendedformantostayhome would have never made him AMA officer!! last month has wild around Toledo Frequency Committee meeting Washington Executive Council meeting Chicago Two days after leave Florida forfive days local high school band some organization madness could find think Im screwed up about FAI December ClAM rejected bid Netherlands host F3A CRC Aerobatics World Championships due high entry fee January Netherlands reduced entry fees World Championships awarded Belgium Now invitation enter team World Championships comes AMA its fromyou guessed Netherlands! Just because its Tuesday guess doesnt mean its Belgium Along other busy things month received letter resignation AVP Joe Eiben seems Joes company offered him promotion involved move Baltimore Joe accepted Ill miss input Joe has AVP longtime Im sure can speak rest District III membership wishing him luck new position Joe has recommended replacement expect announce appointment next month Its interesting hear peoples opinions what Executive Council does its meetings common miscon ception spend hours discussing rules regulations competition fly ing hate disappoint believe butthefactofthematteristhatthemost commonly discussed issues finances safety insurance Nationals HQ operations finances PR etc etc As can see AMA Executive Council much differ entfrom other corporate board direc tors spends its time matters would common typical corporations commonly dis cussed items safety event-specific requires general overview wide spectrum aeromodeling contradictions think ing due exposure different events sometimes rather amusing example use electric starters common RC RCers would promote rule make use mandatory safety rule reduce common accidentfingers prop However CL events use prohibited Giant airplane CRC en thusiasts advocating remotely activated shutoff requirement models butwhat about FF FF crowd thinks large RC models too dangerous allowed advocates large models ques tion safety launching models intentionally have no controls Indoor fliers think anything over two ounces dangerous think nothing climbing girders 100 feet up retrieve model Peoplewhowouldntdream smoking due its health hazards think nothing spray painting favorite model simply dust mask What leading up before get high horse impose ideas safety rules others take good look own activity eyes others Think about impact idea other events send AMA Safety Committee forconsidera tion Speaking safety ran rather unusual incidentthe other day ltseemsthat someone spilled large container cyano actylate CyAC adhesive electronics service center Cincinnati tried clean up some kind circuit board cleaner Apparently cleaner reacted CyA result two people hospital sufferingfrom signs cyanide poisoning moral very careful using chemicals around CyA products Pictured below real scale airplane SOME show Its called dragon built fly 25th Annual CCRCC Flying Circus Mark Feist Reid Mimmick Note claws place wheel pants crazy dorsal fins Weird Wild Delaware 5 District Colombia 0 Moryland 5 Noflhr Carolisa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD 20670 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear Rt 3 Box 794 Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 19191 488-5986 catch up timeout hospital getting back feet some adjustments being made way have July1985101 Dave some things will major alterations plans getting around district couple weeks hospital sure does get behind cor respondence have working hard clear away expects letter have seen write again always possible overlooked somewhere promised pass some thoughts winter flying area last issue waylaid past winter lot different can probably remember some really radical extremes temperature days running 70s others set new records individ uals mad perhaps have nerve set up plan contests fun fly activities during conditions have among dedicated modelers others dedicated individuals plan attend affairs soregardless conditions could begin attend scheduled did manage put appearance some events relate intended representative winter activity first Northern Virginia Sno Fly held 12 January Northern Virginia area had little snow prior thisweekend good possibility seeing some ski-equipped aircraft action hundred miles south live no snow As turned out snow mostly disappeared 12th Undaunted intrepid fliers showed up prepared fly skis did just As day wore snow melted away wheels became neces sary day warm anyones standard being just above freezing turnout excellent great time Bob Chatman CD kept things moving right along Photo num ber shows modified Strikemaster Bob Burnett beautifully-finished plane set well-designed rugged skis Need some color really show off Photo number 2 also taken NVRC Sno Fly shot Bill Hersh berger RC Test Bed Bill has done lot research flying using bird Bill member AMAs FCC Frequency Committee As part committee has done considerable flying testing 900 MHz equipment being evaluated Academy During session Bill testing new concept own Perhaps later Picture number three taken another cold-weather Fun Fly events held FauquierAero-Recrea tion Modelers FARM short Virginia Nottoslightanyone butamongthisturnout another cold day districts memberswho came intoabit fame number two winner Las Vegas past winterSteve Stricker second left down visiting Pete Rawlings fourth right club newsletter editor real ramrod club Pete has active recently assisting Hurst Bowers some reconditioning models theAcademys Museum FARM club has excellent arrangement local county authorities have very good flying site As can see also active takes lot work club bring out cold Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice PresIdents Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Dr Smyrns TN 31167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 132 Fajerdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 878 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Ilairston Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Its sad indictment Modeling Society lose good man superficial attraction crystal blue water sparkling sands Florida Keys No doubt native girls demon rum hand could frilly delights overcome joys working side side buddies cold mud digging footings new field house excitement finding last servo blackberry patch Beats quote comes Prop Busters newsletter Memphis TN subject Jim Prilla man Jim looking club Keys Ive lost track used Key West So far District 5 has five persons have qualified forthe Season Flyers Patch order qualifying Burnis Fields Larry Thomason Rodney Goodwin Marian Goodwin Anthony Stevens safety editor John Preston has very well-attended contest again rather cold conditions Capital Area Soaring Association meet held 17 February several con tests CASA holds Manassas Battle field Park site really different what usually thinks terms contest part park used picnic area located gently rolling land some trees well-maintained grassy area Photo number four gives general view area also some Sailplanes out con test no guarantees wont foot snow sub-freezing temperatures part risk winter flying District IV lot fellow fliers make out have awonder ful time Join few words say about boron carbon fiber products Bob Violett makes sells carbon fiber products says carbon fiber does have same handling prob lems boron Bob has brochure addresses proper improper handling carbon fiber products want info please write Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 casual onlooker meeting Indian River Kontrol Society Florida lis tened tovarious ideas aboutbuildingashed field suggested club pick up buildingwaste intheform ofleftoverroof trusses Palm Bay Dump volunteered portable electric generator tosupplypowertocutupthewoodThen volunteered truckto bring wood back field thanks Bill Thon Mel bourne FL being Good Guy Month PS Bill Ron Fashano Dave Koshinski laterwent site sawed up lumber took itto field Bill isnt member. yet CSRA Flyers Augusta GA Aiken RC Society have put Mall Day Show event past two years sour note yearsomeone stole Tipo Pattern plane complete engine 102 Model Aviation scene Mall Day Show Augusta GA AMA type TV back ground RJ Jones photo retracts Fortunately radio installed Delta RC Club Mississippi expressed doubts about letting young Control Lineflierintotheclub wasaboutto write nasty letter read following lines newsletter does club feel about activelytrying get CL Club going area could assist ways getting started giving helping hand along way Thats like old modeling spirit Fred Van Keuren editor clubs newsletter Bucks hot Bull made suggestion club deserve round applause Stan Coiner VP South Pinellas Aeronautical Radio Kontrol Society SPARKS sent copy clubs newsletter noted club started 1 980 just five years later has roster including 92 mem bers Thats pretty good new clubor old club Some people content build fly model airplanes Stan Rudd Elliot Tivin didnt stop builta miniature airplane cockpit members Broward County RC Association Dania FL Congratulations George Perryman Smyrna GA being elected AMA Hall Fame honor few receive George has certainly earned place modelings history proud George Daryl White has transferred Homestead FL Demopolis AL knows two modelers vicinity Daryl says Building flying fine what good hobby no around share joy excitement So has already located potential flying site plans running newspaper ads get River City RC Club goingall before left Homestead Thats old spirit Tom Ciminos plane nose-dived Florida lake about 10 feet land Tom nose-dived right after Discovering gator company ran 10 feet back out water deciding wanted plane afraid gator got back water got planenow THAT really spirit Illinois ana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Associate Vice Presidents John Guenther RAl Box 715 Borden IN 47106 Loren HoIm 643 Hill end Brook Guincy IL 62301 William Kern 1508 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 SmIthoille MO 64089 Wlliem G Sneuley P0 Box 261 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 511 5 century Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lene Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zlmmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Jemee check 564 Grentchester SI Lexington KY40505 ducks have wandered away lake behind house pairs leaves have appeared newsletters now turn thoughts grass will cut field Spring has come Midwest contest schedule looks heavy year activity around old pot-bellied stove hobby shop indicates bumper crop new models weekend sport fliers Beyond safety features contained newsletters item Ive often noticed concerning clubs fly public sites revolves around delicate balance develops between club governmental agency responsible area balance centers around need police thefield butdoingsowithout theauthoritytodosoinarealisticmanner cases because agency doesnt want give authority often cannot feel cannot biggest problem revolves around what can say control fliers Often agency reluctant set user fees stringent rules since public facility worth checking Headquarters problem since increasing numbers agencies very receptive requiring AMA membership prerequisite fly ing Some important considerations clubs should include 1 Establishing definite communication lines between group agencies Dont let chance informal thing 2 BeveryreluctanttousemuScleOrPower influence achieve end Using means may fine influence lost. 3 Choose contact person very care fully same true foryour safety officers approach must very positive very friendly well 4 Clear rules through agency may willing say have communications indicating intent will show good faith 5 Dont skirt rules set agency what feel insignificant con cern may very important nonmodeler some reason other considerations good ideawould check outtheHowto Get Keep Flying Sites book Head quarters Perhaps group has some interesting innovative ideas share subject newsletters month find ideas Sixer Land Chord Illinois Valley RC Club Fred Buck Editor find neat list aircraft rules Navy 1920 1 Dont take machine air unless satisfied will fly 2 trust altitude instruments 3 flying against wind wish fly wind dont make sharp turn near ground may crash 4 Pilots will wear spurs flying 5 emergency occurs flying land soon possible Drats Ill have sell spurs Muncee Skychiefs Smoke Signals itthe time wind stops blowing field take out kite No matter pit plane next looks nicer Lafayette IN Cloud Jockeys Jeff Stewart Editor human brain amazing thing starts functioning born doesnt stop until first RC plane leaves ground Lastly regard Undetwoods move Headquarters area may relate following result survey revealed overwhelming majority suggesting carry until least July 1 Actually suggested continue represent until after August 5 Council meeting spite fact probably will physically district have elected choose July 1 date two basic reasons First feel comfortable trying represent afar am flattered responded concern just aint right Secondly prefer notto serve Nominating Com mittee August 4th light fact probably will three running position some selection Nominating Committee will have made As AMA employee would feel uncomfortable being placed posi tion Several have suggested could attend NominatingCommittee meeting would wrong since Sixers would represented Therefore subject final Council con sensusattheApril 20th meeting nextweek will step down julyl Two names will presented Council candidates fill remaining few months person will selected Executive Council Next months column will contain names July1985 103 Browara ouniy HLers 0065 ii take fly model alrplaneAnswer Eleven countemone sit cockpit ten watch Jim Scroggins test flew plane cockpit Stan Elliot Dont know pilots dont look happy Once again thank encour agement support remain Sincerely yours Bob Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 E Main upper Level Northville MI 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0088 Evening 313 437-4244 geese flying north last steady stream club newsletters full activities concerning field preparations grass-cutting schedules club has plan ned reduce mole population dive-bombing Kamakaze style working too well field get lower flail watch dust rise Toledo another hectic event trip Mecca seems have more expensive goodies Met lot extreme pleasure arranging transfer Tom Bretts Perigee AMA Museum Helen brought model radio astounding see magnificentfinish still shining after years Ron Sears has arranged transport Apogee superb model box Reston laterthis year understand will special area forthese items lookforward seeing Any interested progress Electrics can marka bigXonyourcalendar July 21st Union Lake Flying Organ ization having fly-in questions can answered can see lots flying Details mewith SASE please contemplated seminar spring will informative UFO has also started tackle problem RC cars aircraft frequencies considering setting up course field way can control frequencies probably benefit having car guys transferring aircraft later still talking stages run car meet during annual fun-fly great success photos sent appre ciated try choose modelers good contrast still need information low cost noise-level meter article construction calibration would excellent hope guys have set up safety officer aware need club notice Anoka Club has whole bunch safety items its newsletter Clubs always looking new fields have recreation area close three clubs after problem new area about three miles active field too close comfortable problem-free operation Any glitches will blamed other area no no lady-birds month wait ing spring hatch Come-on ladies send details modeling Club Roundup Twisted Sticks Twister mentions doings theirOver Hill Gang seems spend lots time swap shops . Circlemasters ran poll mufflers came out 4 1 favor now will get nasty letters Saginaw Valley Fliers cover points clubs rise fall feel flight train ing important keeping club healthy have kinds club meetings wish could get Ames Flying Photo field EISS have fun flys Sailplanes novel events including labelled Age Discrimina tion Suggest get info purposes club according prez Valley Apple Fliers collec tivelywhat cannot individually love new Murphyism isThe gliding distance model half model should courtesy Iowa CityAerohawks Finally Cedar Rapids Skyhawks starting Pop Filer Award best bungler District Directory Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society 11/2 years old contact Ted Turanski PO Box 524 Kalaska Ml 49646 Meet Snow Packers Building Grinnell Small Flys 24 members fly Grinnell Sanitary Landfill RC types Con tact Renny Stefeni 515-236-4394 Austin CL Aeronuts Fly Austin Community College Combat Stunt Meet 309 21st St SW Austin Contact Pete Plunkett 507 433-8404 Have good season Contest Director applications have processed looks like busy time ahead prepared phase out dumb multi-colored fre quency flags Widzenia Arkansas Lenisiana New Meoico Okiahenia Tenos VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District Viii Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aesoclate Vice Presidents Bob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 78061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 happy thought about what interesting think people overthe world flying model airplanes still think having fun another thoughtflying model planes lot like eating Chinese food enjoyable satisfying short want over again aeromodeling weather-in fluenced feel obligation after couple years especially winters weather beautiful Remember last winterwhenwe over 18 inches snow semi-tropical San Antonio last sum mer hot shade around midnight wind blew hard sunset almost two hours late Well weather beautiful right now air full model airplanes trash cans already about third full 104 Model Aviation Bay Cliff donationPaul Brinkley left Past President Northern Air Modelers Terry Swenor Secretary-Treasurer group took time out manning clubs annual display Marquette Mail over weekend present $100 check Bay Cliff Health Camp representative Kathy Leeuen display mall included radio-controlled planes boats films model aircraft flying examples club activities past fiying season donated money raised during various Northern Air Modelers activities Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society exhibit AMA table-top display Kalaska Area Model Pilots Society President John Reese son Jeff opening flying fleid March 10th 1985 marvin Anoerson ireasurer OT Milwaukee IMAA Chapter 106 presents check James Harrison Vice President Child rens Hospital Regarding mention trash cans filling up wrecked airplanes let pass some good advice Mr Badwrench says ground hurtsyour models rough landings remedy simply build models stronger dirt! can tell corny humor column think modeling should always fun isnt fun doing something wrong some Jokes dont make sense might whoever typed up made errors happened twice magazine got around March 28th time changed whole thought Proofreading seems prob lem hope publisher can improve Along same thought ofhu man error computer didnt find mistakes new District 8 Chartered Club list just received Irving TX spelled Irvins Midland spelled Midlane clubs citiesare missing AMA mail may reason will have corrected Oh yes further foul-up isnt just list error because have now found another list Since computers set up garbage garbage out basis errors human course mistakees mistakers blame technical people working toward day computers can sue computers Lets hope AMA Headquarters folks can cut down mistakes thought Chartered Club lists have cLirrent District 8 clubswish copy will glad send very useful sendingoutcontest notices exchanging newsletters expedite getting can put Use bought own copier Cannon PC2O jewel Believe will print balsa wood can replace printed sheets missing kits lookingforareallyfine plain paperCorbalsa copier will print both sides paper heartily endorse either Cannon PC2O PC1O visiting modeler telling about modeler called town built RC model darned ugly won 2nd place dog show guy such liar could make think theworlds best builders fact such liarthat get neighbor call dog noting guy built badly am astonished airlines sometimes slipshod some modelers lam referringto dumbest bitsof airline operation ever heard course read about heard about American Airlines 727 lost engine over New Mexico flew San Diego never knewthe enginewas gone incredible! beyond belief cockpit full instruments indicators supposedly trained alert crew didnt know engine fallen off have piece swamp land bridge Brooklyn Id like sell crew did notice lost some power werent concerned enough count engines can seen out rear windows frightening thing about story am scheduled fly American Airlines Chicago tomorrow AMA Council meeting Guess what will watching whole flight! fact think Ill send letter American Airlines suggesting turn seats around face rear passengers can help keeping eye engines Executive Council Meeting Chicago will making report Council progress being made preparing years National Model Airplane Championships Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts report will happy am chairman Councils Nats Committee today tonight have gotten reports key people including Contest Director Ron Morgan Contest Manager Vince Man kowski summary ahead preparation planning previous Nats includes great improvement communications information forthe aid pleasure contestants specta tors also strongest early entry weve ever morning April 18th AMA already received 101 entries mail Traditionally East Coast Nats always biggest should best hope see there! dont forgetNext year Nats will District 8! Something very nice happening District 8 thinkyou should hear about April 27th brand new flying model field will dedicated Corpus Christi Texas Radio Control Club field named honor Dick Roddy real ramrods aeromodeling south Texasand years Dick will honored fellow club mem bers also city officials other admiring parties have pleasure writing Dick Roddy letter congratula tionson behalf ofthe 11000 District8 AMA members 95000 total membership AMA letter Dick said think particularly beautiful having piece Cods beautiful world named after you can still have thrill standingon using itforyourpleasure Another happy happening phone conversation just Beth Goldberg lost husband Carl best known kit designer January great hear strength Beths voice making adjustments life will get see Beth 50th Anniversary Chicago Aero nuts April 20th Happy Birthday Aeronuts! As member Brookside Model Club Indianapolis flew against Aeronuts 48 years ago Don Chancey has serving Soaring Contest Board district has asked excused duties Don has responsibility raising fine young son course has priority over volunteer duties serving Soaring fill District 8 position Contest Board am appointing Pancho Morris Pancho present probably active Soaring enthusiasts leader types country touch active Soaring interests district important assignment because interest Soaring part country trulysoaring Any Glider enthusiasts rules problems sug gestions can reach Pancho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Mesquite TX phone 214 681-1098 home 214 823-0208 work Sic em Pancho **eaII flight*** Colorado 0 Kansas aslia h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnisDistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aeociete Vice Presidents Bill Blade 400 Lucuot Suite 600 Des Moines IA 50309 Gene Corson Boo 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Rlcketts 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 1303 936-3266 District IX has new Contest Coordinator Free Flight Control Line contests CDs sanctioning meets please note change RCall typesstill go George Hunter Mr Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 has accepted ap pointment Id like thank him July1985 105 George Schmaiing makes good launch Sagitta 600 Southwest Soaring Leagues Jim Truitt Annuai Dusi Eiimination Soaring Meet University Texas Dalias cam pus Chuck Fisher photo Kiolden agie iauncnea DY iancno morris campus University Texas Daiias Occasion Southwest Soaring League Duai Eiimination Meet Hai Ussery record ing action video tape Fisher photo advance service modelers District IX Michaels phone numbers 316 524-4004 home 316 2684275 work Mr Bill Bieda Nebraska deserves big thanks too years service Contest Coordinator FF/CL Bill has served AMA District IX dual role past year Associate Vice-President past year Associate Vice-Prsident Contest Coordinator Id like thank him publicly work modelers District IX Mr Bob Reed President Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE has called attention absence CL coverage colutnn hes right hasnt abundance material has come across desk Id like nothing better have make decisions articles reports pic tures regarding Control Line send monthly column reports Guess what job too easy regard receive no pictures reports activities have nothing share Want see groups name pictures column Send Now Ive probably ticked off few readers let share part newsletter article Bob Reed wrote Presi dents Circle January 1985 Orbiting Eagles newsletter H words seem appropri ate clubs welcome opportunity serve President As point departure Id like share few points philosophy might clarify approach clubs activities formal group has mission enjoy promote model aviation Parti cipation purely voluntary makes model club both frustrating times yet uniquely satisfying worthwhile peri odically assess ourselves ensure having good time showing others what sport hobby has offer should aware dangers posed excessive organization drudgery taking ourselves too seriously club provides pool talent opportunityto learn everyones unique experience approach model building flying cant promote model aviation out showcasing public has ex posed means taking time appear mall shows open houses flying field explain what enjoy An active club outflying weekends evenings obviously having good time its best recruiting tool news letters flyers promises dont mean much unless someone out making new friends Finally believe club benefits lot people taking small load afewtryingto tall Mostof us have lot priorities juggle would justifi ably resent having set aside professional personal needs order handle tasks could shared goal have fun Thanks Bob wordswell said Fargo ND have several notes reports pictures Mall Show activity past February First off let say thanks Valley Flyers great week end hospitality visiting men tion seeing some super workmanship marvelous models display Great job Valley Flyers Next month morefrom North Dakota other places District IX Safe Flying No Accident Arizona lornia a, C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 ETurnoyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangenale CA98662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 Phone 918 981-9603 Im writing day before leave Cape Canaveral Im going spend 30 days Weve got sick satellite Ive got go sit its bedside much way travels District X past month visit lined up Skynaughts Saddleback Valley andtheSimi ValleyFliers buthadtoaskfora rain date Ill also miss MAC show year Perhaps reflection afterthe district meeting last year wont miss MyAVP Sacramento Bob Kampmann says went San Ramon check out monthly AM PS contests says fly mixture off-beat things such CO2 design types comet Phantom Flash idea low key fun type flying still providing some competition feel need Jim Persson spark behind functions F3B Soaring team will leaving Australia few days Theyve got really snazzy uniforms selected team man agers Blame Debbie Beron-Rawdon petitioned company TRW dona tion came up $500good enough cover uniforms Some out model land might want studythe recentruleclarifica tion ClAM effort declare flywheel winch illegal changing rule First statement exception tow line stretching electrical energy permitted launching Correct Im wrong isnt electric motor device converting electrical energy mechani cal energy appears can stretch towline charge electrical energyby rubbing briskly cat fur Second statement Transfer energy between among parts winch system permitted during actual time launch sentence refers transfer energy Since mechanical energy prohibited first statement FAI must referring transfer electrical energy between components electronic circuit Please notice statement clearly prohibits stretch ing line before launch begins must toss plane hit foot switch comply Anyone out read erland see differently please send clarification Ill air Third statement No stored energy permitted other within battery used operate winch motor Curious since first statement eliminates motors also seems require winch elements massless since objects zero mass cannot store energy rotat ing Also going back first statement stretch line arentyou storing energy seem feel since say form energy legal Yet cant store now see clarification has effectively outlawed current winches Id love some comment anyone world reads column response too massive Ill give exposure 106 Model Aviation wing mall showing few 200 models display Frank Reals large spray plane Wheaton MinnesotaHey thats District Vii Don Cas Caswell Travis McGinnis Morrie Thlngstad Cas Morrie Co-Chairmen Great West Acres Mail Show February 23 1985 Invite metoyournextmeeting Dropmea line well set something up want theAMA tabletop displaywrite its use no cost club Thermals! Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 AssocIate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juoeau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelnon 807 C Vlcknburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Klamath Falin OR 97601 chick Young 112011 28th St C *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CoordInator Robert Belch 15439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 85 Misery Meet anything miserable first time about five years weatherwas wonderful Max wind 5 mph Sunday temp both days high 40s Some 54 contest ants made 135 events both AMA Old Timercategories onlywere lots SOBs SAM-8s attendance also Willamette Mod elers Vancouver BC Gas Model Club NorWesters note certain modelers around showed up along some new converts several contests sharpen skills summer ones present schedule July 14 SAM-8 monthly Harts Lake Prairie presented SAM-B July 20-21 the FAI Challenge FAI Qualifying Trial HL Prairie SOBs Meanwhile back Puyallup Mitch Pol ing selling new book things Electric can find need get started Electrics book can getfrom Mitch suppose checkfirst local hobby shop dont have copies now should put some anyway get stuff local hobby shop dont Besides getting thingsand help findingfriendsto talkto hobby shops excellent place intro duce new people things enjoy much minor error snuck word pro cessor couple months ago referred SpanawaySpringlune-Up Spanaway Spectacular Its moot point now should aware tht real Spectacular yet come course SST-U wasnt spectacular just difference emphasis CLAMbash 85 mentioned last month still dont have infor mation Astoria OR CD Dave Green Contact Dave 200 W Franklin Astoria OR 97013 Next have June 29-30 Richmond BC NW CL Speed Champs includes HalfA/Half-A Profile A-B Jet Formula 40 Record Ratio Speed CD Chris Sackett Box 82294 N Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5P7 Big-time Combat types should get ready BladderGrabberat Kent WA No details yet including datesId guess 6-7 July Howard Rush should have details July 67 brings Boeing Air Fair Stunta thon 85 Stunt clinic four PAMPA classes Precision Aerobatics JuniorStunt Old-Time Stunt presented Seat tle Skyraiders Bob Emmett CD sharp-eyed among will recognize both time location shift Stuntathon credit barrel pre vious column picture Grand Ronde Bushpilots Polar Bear meet no credit photographer excellent shot Ed Barton Thanks Ed Great Falls Club Big Sky RC Mod elers have decided change name field Black Horse Field new name comes dry lake bed borders field time lake held enough waterto flyfloatplanes lasttime much water 1975 50 prospects slim real little floatflying right field reason name change club felt former name Rattler Field unduly fright ened folks kept visiting and/or joining club risk tipping scales onewayoranother liked old name reminded what hazards could encounter playing baseball certain small towns Montana Cows snakes biggest Scale contest happens June 14-15-16 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene ID Spokane Scale Internats year contest will put Barons Farragut Flyers Sandpoint ID Coeur dAlene ID Aero Modeling club otherwise known CAMS Other usual expert sportsman classes will gentle class aimed introducing Scale builders contest flying Help will allowed will no need doing-in pride joy just complete flight information about can obtained AVP Bruce Nelson Spokane location home field Farragut Flyers features grass runway kinds area fly over state park will sorts things whole family including short trips local stores buy goodies Come fly come watch should excellent contest Other Scale meets include June 22 Scale Meet Pattern Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers June 23 annual Marymoor Scale Fly-In Redmond WA gets lots very nice models out various closets MARC July 13 Scale Meet Fun-Fly Missoula MT Big Sky Thunderbirds July 13-14 will bring latest edition Stand-Off Scale atChelan Airport Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers No information thisone year Rust-BusteratAuburnwasan uplifting contest about 50 intrepid Soaring enthu siasts weatherwas great except few local obstacles getting way score wastelephone pole 3 Sallplanes 0 everyone enjoyed his/her day fine start Soaring season includes June 15-16 Soaring Portland OR NWSS PASS June 22-23 Soaringat Bremerton WA Kitsap ARCS June 29-30 Soaring Spring Soar-In Vancouver BC Kestrels July 6-7 Air Fair Redmond NWSS July 13-14 Sun Fly Richland WA Tn-Cities Soarers interest lot us various contests called Fun-Flies lots schedule lets start men tioned last month June 23 2nd Annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly Picnic t Lewiston ID Lewis-Clark RC Model Club June 23 Fun-Flyat Helena MT Helena Flying Tigers probably June 22 latest All-Night Midnight Sun Fun-Fly Midnight Sun RC Club Fairbanks AK No particulars writing next July 4 Fourth July RC Flying Demonstration Rainbird Fliers Con tact Dick Robb Ketchikan AK July 6-7 Kitsap Fun-Fly Bremerton WA airport Kitsap ARCS July 7 Fun-Fly probably Turner near Salem field Salem RC Pilots Association over weekend July 13-14 NW RC Sea Plane Championship Pine Hollow Reser voir OR Sky Knights Last year first time contest formerly known Haystack held PH resort weather almost perfect great place fly floatplane camping facili ties right site Scale planes get bonus usually judged water degree scale may important flying ability regardless what Don Anderson thinks same weekend July 13-14 will have Fun-Fly along Scale Racing Missoula MT T-Birds special note June 29 30th rain-day Third Annual Elec tric Fly-In Hawks field near Boeing Space Center Kent WA Its forms electric-powered aircraft on-field clinic conducted Mitch Poling MB columnist electric-powered aircraft Register 9 am awards 2 pm Bernard Cawley CD find him 206 939-1 778 Racing includes June 8 F-500/Qtr Mid get Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC RCFCBC June 9 Formula 1 Pylon Race Boundary Bay BC bythe RCFCBCJune8-9 JEMCO Racing Black Horse Field near Great Falls MT Big Sky RC Modelers Also Quickee 500 AMA Class 1 & 2 Racing Pattern Sport Scale too June 22-23 F-500 Sat Formula 1 Sun Pylon Rac ing Calgary AIb CMPRA June 2223 JEMCO Racing Helena MT Pat tern Scale Fun-Fly Helena Fly ing Tigers July 6-7 F-500 & Qtr M Pylon Racing Sat Formula 1 Pylon Racing Sun Kent WA Hawks July 14 JEMCO Pylon Racing Missoula MTbythe T-Birds Last no means least show team schedule Remember dates tentative Barons show times noon 1300 hrs Dates June 1 Cedar Heights School Port Orchard WA NW Flight Demo Team June 16 La Grande Airport Fly-In near La Grande OR NW Flight Demo Team July 13 Chataqua Days Chelan WA Barons Show Team July 20 Felts Field Airport near Spokane WA Barons July 20 6th Annual Tuurie Summer 8Q Party Monroe WA NWFDT July 27-28 Orcas Island Fly-In NW Flight Demo Team July 27 Deer Park Airport north Spokane EAA Fly-in Barons ST Happy Flying July1985 107 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St St. New Yorl NY 10005 Some six points easy some hard . some become part solution rather part problem thanks thoughts Jim Youve hit nail head Jim Thompson Views Problems Young Modelers Suggests What Can Help Jim Thompson isamemberof PAMPA Brooklyn NY Control Line club slightly paraphrased recommenda tions Windy Urtnowski treasurer newsletter editor PAMPA agree 100% Jim beginners program featuring Delta Darts AMA Cubs will nothing complete flop unless coupled follow-up models Control Line certainly good way go So. heres. Jim Youth Market question first cheer Frank Macy American Jr models Frank aiming teenagers other hand average American 30 years old have noticed shift areas go after mature market Figures have seen indicate about 11% population teenagers less number people over 65 50 still substantial nothing like 1950s early 1960s Its money problem kid stops ask airplane remote control probably riding $200 bike wearing T-shirt part $100 just spent going rock concert Its partially problem kid best prospect already Little League student council etc point simply no place models his/her life Ive university professor since 1945 sure seems has real change young people over years average young person today lot passive 20 years ago sits around waits good things happen rather get ting actively involved trying make good things happen course exceptions cherished teenagers arent looking something have put lot effort able suffer failure get feel-good out going come looking modeling going have converted Probably kids would benefit couple routes can see go recognition doing lousy job teaching math science schools think teachers schools would very open individual club wants introduce modeling students Model building has recognized science- math-improving hobbies might help dont think AMA will effectively address problem dont think mean stand way either basic ally concerned about mature RC sport flier will have dealt local basis local people general guys pushing simple Rubber models beginners wrong track doubt can docu ment single modeler coming out Delta Dart Program people having success tribute personal charisma should close ears comments think Control Line way go beginners chances success under tutilage knowledgeable coach high costs low action close-in quick noisy like video game Given above challenge individuals clubs following kVJZ2tr 4aueqrE JMOC OW rAg SPMC JIM JONES 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Phone 313 791-0651 1 Contribute Model Aviation Model Builder and/or Flying Models subscriptions local public junior senior high school libraries 2 Conduct Learn Fly Control Line classes through local YMCA park board high school junior college etc 3 Conduct CL demos group will have 4 Contact local high school science industrial arts people about setting up academic credit modeling classes 5 Take friends neighbors along practice session can understand what missing being mod elers 6 Publicize local contests local news papers local schools etc Have handouts spectators Get local newspapers lv coverage contests Submit publicity releases local people winning out town etc Assemble Propeller Accurately Ive several requests info assemble blades prop spar sure both correct angle relative shaft way to use atube paper plastic oraluminum hub plug blades Blades can adjusted eye-balling . well using setup raise lower pitch however isagadget. afixture. right made up precision angles held right spot prop magnets steel plate Primarily use Indoor propellers can also used Peanut props P-N utAccessory used Send self-addressed 22t-stamped high aspect ratio envelope complete list products supplies available Jim Jones AAF Adjustable Propeller Assembly Fixture costs $850 P-Nut Accessory additional $500 cludes insurance postage Contact Jim Jones 36621 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 Tell him read about fixture Junior FlighIl 108 Model Aviation /o- AAE ADJUSTABLE ASSEAI8/Y FIX TURF' ~ ore- fl/6 TRY SQOAe6 Mu- iAwoED7 DMtTC2DA1vrOAfJ- FO2 4Lt PLUS FULL INSTRUCT/VAS r w HaveYou Helped Junior Modeler Today