Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/04
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Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Sound The heading may tend confuse rationale behind important time has come think resultant operating model engines sound level undesirable sure calling sound noise talk about equates blockbuster rock next door jack hammers tearing up sidewalk pile driver up block Fl 5 just flew overat 1000 feet afterburner need downplay term noise ever noise mentioned can almost certainly get instant response someone neighborhood Sound measurable value something can work going strive control level sound operate new column ModelAviation will serve asaforumforthe dissemination data information methods dealing sound its relation model avia tion community obtaining preservation flying sites prime im portance sport Without sites no clubs model aviation suffers fatally community AMA Committee Sound Studies new committee has formed pur pose coordinating efforts required get operating levels sound down can meet community federal regulations Federal regulations Yes have virtually ignored exist will take look future article As committee gets mov ing expected great deal material out somewhere will directed through channel providing unified front tackle prob lem begin has fair amount material sent possible application has Noise Com mittee place within Executive Coun cil several years committee did good work within scope study involved beginning reference being dealt area FAI instituted sound level F3A RC Aerobatics com petition measured meter engine ground full power maximum value 105 dBA Work done regardthe data collected two F3A Team selections readings taken Master/FAI aircraft two Nationalsdid answer questions requirement asked Attaining F3A level difficult though can readily meet standard little value us will look greater detail Outline Future Actions order ac complish reduction operating sound levels aft categories model air craft operation support entire spectrum aeromodeling community necessary serves no useful purpose Free Flight Control Line Helicopter Pylon Racing Giant Scalers Fun Fliers contend flying does contribute problem Manufacturers particular going responsive small segment sport fact af segments contribute overall problem flying site today may twenty miles nearest dwel ling doesnt guarantee next month development going up south end field will look input committee requests special interest groups SIGs get involved desirable SIC appoint dividual go-between handle flow information look out interests group Manufacturers vendors engines propellers mufflers tuned pipes other accessories need immediately completely involved program reduce sound level model aviation activities groups need responsive needs consumer restrictions being placed upon model flier final analysis will manufacturer will have provide us ma terials needed solve problems need have FAI reevaluate status sound measurement cur rently regulated FAI also needs expand its view beyond F3A look entire spectrum reality practical ly engines manufactured out side United States Giant Scale engines modified cases engines made outside country manufacturing nations probably have much problem will catch up eventually representatives ClAM need con sider action very seriously Community ordinances varied across country bottom line regarding sound quite uniform boils down what legally permissible neigh bors property line levels very low take good look level generate distances involved will find very quickly run problem four stroker does help because ordinances measure annoyance factoronly dBA level next article will look some ordinances also some Fedeal Government rules Guidelines will published showing perform sound survey particularflyingsite hints whatto information obtain will information published type equipment should use meet local requirements Items interest dividuals willing jump ahead modify own equipment will also published Information gleaned cor respondence will provided assist dealing local authorities Above else need assistance have anything re motely relates sound send off member committee AMA head quarters committee members Howard Crispin Chairman Ed McCol lough Vince Mankowski Dave Peltz Pete Waters Refer AMA News sec tion Model Aviation addresses AMA Scholarship Winners 1985 AMA Scholarship Committee has announced names 1985 winners scholarships total $10000 will divided between eight people selected committee Checks have already sent various colleges uni versities young people pursuing higher education goals Members Academy Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood Reston VA Betty Stream Long Beach CA general current AMA member eligible scholarContinued page 97 94 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP L Vice-Presidents ThisaSound AMA HO 5ERVICE5 STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 CompetitIon Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney0 Membership Director carol Merield 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleyo General Counsel Jeremiah courtney Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 No Miracle case very hard work part AMA staff people various con test boards has resulted 1986-87 rule book going mail during latter part December early January years past have complaint after complaint regarding rather late publica tion rule book during 1984 steps taken resolve situation 198687 extra efforts contest boards dedicated effort AMA staff people met goal first-of-theyear availability Thats what hard work dedicated work can what takes operate organizationhard dedicated unidirectional efforts Situation Resolved have recent discussions counterpart Canada MAAC organization regarding insurance seems MAAC able obtain insurance 1986 members tremendously increased cost proviso coverage would apply members flying United States presented heck problem since Canadian members frequently cross northern bordertoflywith US clubs times other sanctioned meets attempt resolve situation instigated action within Executive Council remedy problem creating special membership class thema class would provide insurance coverage no other benefits member ship AMA However before action could finalized now comes unnecessary received word insurance carrier will cover Canadian members ofMAACwhiletheyare flying US additional charge to AMA Thats kind cooperation appreciate seeing suppliers Very recently opportunitytotalk several Canadians event Statesa swap meet actually Most heard problem insurance carrier heard final AMA solution di lemma During discussions several asked about becoming full members AMA anyway told could simply sending $30 US funds AMA along copy MAAC membership card 1986 way can receive full insurance coverage question will also receive magazine other mem bership benefits What failed tell hopefully can read get grapevine can get magazine alone subscription price through headquarters own ganization Another Situation responses received regard action instigated mentioned above came Dave Peltz new VP district 10 pointed out Cana dians may coming across border fly insurance possibly radios type accepted US standards point since illegal US citizens operate non typeaccepted radios country would equally illegal visiting Canadians Peltz also indicated point carries further realm AMA hosting World Championship RC events since visiting foreign entrants would likely have FCC typeaccepted equipment Based think ing would appear might never again host such World Championship perhaps should slap own wrists hosting past RC World Champs insisting use typeaccepted radios solution future visiting mod elers will take bit very careful effort part now behooves AMA petition FCC ruling will allow non-resident alien enter country non type-accepted radios operate period time fear legal action could solve Canadian problem well provide solution people virtually other country world same time course would have include such ruling proper usage RF frequen cies now authorized past applications hosted World Championships have gained approval FCC use fre quencies normally used other countries What would seeking simple waiver type acceptance rules same situations well occasional visita tions Seems simple enough needs addressed very careful manner High Priced us wonder propeller costs much kit engine radio system Obviously labor cheap ma terial costs rising time post age alone accounts modest increase prime reasons increasing cost insurance same old bugaboo have expounding about several issues recently opportunity read publication called Approach news letter published AVEMCO Insurance Company articles caught attention because closely parallels situation own manufacturers face business Let quote foryouafew statements contained article Product liability concerns major barrier technological innovation Air craft Owners Pilots Association told US congressional subcommittee early fall subcommittee told past ten years aircraft prices have risen almost twice fast consumer price index Between 1974 1984 CPI rose 123 percent average list price single-engine aircraft rose 257 percent Get idea Product liability drives up cost equipment buy faster does either cost material labor sad fact must try under stand mood American public today seems bent getting bucks possible out bucket rather getting reasonable settlement situa tion feeling seems insur ance companies got dough lets make pay attitude unfortunately ofttimes well supported court systems must share large part blame rising product liability awards can recall case long ago modeler ht well-used model another person installed much oversize engine later rather serious accident lawsuit followed regard ing product liability manufacturer long since discontinued kit like 10 years earlier yet sued along engine supplier radio supplier suppliers building fin ishing materiala untypical type pro duct liability action kit manufacturer fought suit since product liability did cover anywhere near level money being sought plaintiff manufac turer won legal fees time away business fight action very nearly bankrupted business never did fully recover has now sold business other interests point can pro bably expect see another rather large dose product price increases near future manufacturers renew product liability insurance forced pass increased insurance costs consumers must remember manufacturers business cause can make reasonable profit allowing continuation business As costs increase must price sell product Its nature surviving business reason should Fly Safely e24 April 1986 95 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 flags AMA-chartered club will soon receive AMA safety flag can fly flying field want has AMA emblem words Safety No Accident year hereafter club has perfect safety record AMA will mail club banner year hang below flag same flag pole club has no insurance claims accidents shall deemed have perfect year safety-wise nothing else AMA flag can tell direction wind coming idea safety flag has come AMA Safety Committee constantly striving body stress safety times dont want anyone hurt flying model airplanes nor want see club lose its field due injury accident Safety cannot overstressed Shortly club will receive red white blue attractive nylon flag mail Speaking safety Mr John Preston doing unusually fine job writing safety column ModelAviation Safety Committee honored have John Pres ton Advisory Board John recently received letter David Lewis suggest ing radios sold hobby dealers else have plain-looking emblem identifying intended use OR 80 ON IN Ap ON L See circular labels stuck transmitter sold will help prevent interference stay within intended purpose transmitter outlined FCC An excellent idea brought forth John Preston David Lewis others Mr Paul Samaras safety officer renowned JEFCO Aero Modelers Club Denver CO also memberofourAMA Safety Committee Advisory Board encoun tered same situation over three years ago did something about saw major hobby dealers Denver area radios labeled properly Paul says size RC model car activity today unbelievable really big going have work together police hobby make safe Have ever annual Tucson Winter Nats have covering past several years can report super fun thing Radio Control fliers attend sponsored TRCC club Mr Bill Hempel Contest Direc tor features RC Helicopter Pattern Scale fun events 1/3-scale finished want meet some important winners prestigious Tucson Winter Nationals L-R Ken Meyer 1st giant scale Bob Angus copped latin Expert Pattern Ciyde Courtney grabbed off 3rd Giant Scale Doug Lee fInished latin Sport Scale Rick Snow ended 5th Sportsman Don Sudberry 2nd Sportsman Pattern background can seethe beautifu i mountains friendiyTucson Arizona temperature hardly ever fails below 7O except maybe once paradise Southwest birdies tweet night long streets lined dollar bills model airplane enthusiast winner may want attend 1986 Tucson Nats yourself. model full radio gear raffled off went along supervise provide supthe officials Next year contestant port enters will get free chances model given away time Chris ten Eagle Byron Original winner give-away pictured fall/winter RC contest well worth attending snap Don Jorgenson lucky winner raffle prize airplane radio gear Meet Arthur Lisa Hicks above drove way El Paso Texas attend big meet Art easily captured 3rd Sportsman Pattern big meet Lisa Great interest shown RC Helicopter contest competition fierce some winners Bob Cousins Ben Bobbie Burns Mark Wood Steve Munsey Roger Crocker shown above hold ing winning planes Ben won 1st Expert Steve 1st Novice Meet Frank Leyva left editor TRCC newsletter Noise Frank cranks out firstclass newsletter right Clyde Court ney 1/4-scale 23-lb Fokker D-7 Clyde won 3rd Scale scratch-built plane after sneaking San Diego Air Museum looking atafull-size D-7 museum aint fair Clyde Flying Near Airports Careful 96 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Looking Back . past couple years starting very slowly first accelerating lately AMA has conducting film video inter views modeling personalities object preserve now future what people recall about started what has like world model aviation during past 50 years very fortunate beginning project videotaping Carl Goldberg short ly before passed away Thus have about two hours Carl telling us about earlier years achievements made him legend time Since have added interviews AMA archives files including Irwin Ohlsson Charles Hampson Grant Ed Packard Cleveland Models John Brodbeck K&B Joe Kovel Bert Pond John Zaic Good Brothers Walt & Bill interviews expect quite busy continuing project 1986 Unfortunately start ed project too late include others no longer us Hi John son Matty Sullivan Eddie Manulkin Sid Axelrod Paul Plecan S Calhoun Smith Al Lewis Willis Brown Lee Renaud others Eventually interviews will edited made available videotape see meantime can seen occasionally rough form AMA museum Great Start . 1986 promises banner year very appropriate forAMAs 50th anniversary ended last year highest member ship total history over 105000 Already 1986 however appears will top all-time high end January already over 70000 members signed up weekly totals topping year ago So stage set 1986 go record books great culmination 50 years aeromodeling history Next year will start next half century cycle will have quite history look back wont around see what aeromodeling will like 2036 another milestone us will able part Thats turn century year 2000 Its 14 years now Im predicting will have 200000 members Growth vs Noise. really want model aircraft activity continue expanding simply want hang what weve got some thinking has got change fact activity can exist have flying sites have lost too sites due noise way real estate becom ing increasingly harder find get use weve got reduce attrition rate increase acceptability level ob tain new sites simply doing enough assure will welcome enough places guarantee will exist next cen tury England Germany other places showing us handwriting wallsome beautiful fields unavailable modelers because noise activity will tolerated England actually has what referred green laws prohibit model flying except what classed gliders case gliders models quiet include unpowered models electric rubber CO-2-powered models big question concerns what will happen internal combustion engines best current typical muffled two-cycle engines acceptable kind environment four-cycle engines best borderline Weve got lot better muffling two cycles prevent souping up four cycles unless can increasing noise level As unmuffled engines future indi cates forthe boondocks allowed AMA-mandated situation Its real world friends neighbors dont want hear noisy machines though may tolerate equally noisy lawnmowers chain saws truck traffic case arguments involving decibel levels legal maximums themselves form noise fact dealing perceptions nebulous nuisance factor Perceptions what mostly fight ing People generally think model engines noisy doesnt much good modeling whole think applies because flying involves short engine runs great distances away housing whatever cloud perception test-runnng engine back yardfor neighbors hear confirm model engines something dont want hear maynotlikechangingtowhatittakes fly quietly soon could way flyif can find place will allowed so. Postscript state seriously consider ing restricting motorized models exceed noise level 50 dB distance 50 feet Also permitting models fly less 200 feet property line field being flown Think about would affect flying. Joe Nickerson pretty wife Mae Jeff Jr Joe entered Kalt Baron 50 Schiuter Superior Joe has flying heli copters competitively two years got 2nd Novice big hits contest turned first class air show last day Sunday Jerry Kikkert flying 1kscale Fleet Biplane parachutes kept falling afternoon Jerry has big Quadra engine airplane looks real ground Cont pg 94 ship consideration 1 has active type model airplane activities last three years 2 graduates high school 1985 1986 3 enrolled college university certificate de gree program Applications should sub mitted AMA Headquarters appro priate forms Contact Mrs Joyce Hager Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Scholarship Committee makes recom mendations Executive Council final decisions rest body choosing recipients AMA Scholarship Program aspects taken consideration desir able applicant academically superior also participant aspects school modeling com munity 1985 applicants rated several major categories including class rank grade average test results High achievement categories im portant maximum amount scho Continued page 98 April 1986 97 Scholarship Bill Northrop Edltor/Publlsher Model Builder magazine received AMAS DIstln guished Service Award international Modelers Show Pasadena California last January award recognized fifteen yearn service member years Chairman AMAs Radio Control Contest Board Cant pg 97 larship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant scholarship award he/she active community modeling both facets taken consideration well-rounded per son may well qualified excells school grades modeling Judith Lebakken Rosemount MN received $2000 Graduatingfrom Rosemount Senior High aGPA 38 memberof National Honor Society won letters swimming competed math team served student tutor still found time join international club interests include foreign languages crafts computers 4-H Judith became involved model aviation through father four years progressed beginner competent flier As active 4H member entered models annual aerospace competitions winning blue ribbons awards excellence main interest lies RC sailplanes member local club Flying father brother often possible working towards LSF Level II last report hopes find time continue model activities university goals involve aerospace computer science also aiming foreign studies Donald Sjolin St Charles IL has awarded $625 will attend Purdue Uni versity will study aeronautical engineering attended St Charles High School earnedaGPAof465 outof possible 50 Donald has sustaining interest aviation high school took part independent study program researching unorthodox aircraft configura tions Junior Achievement pro gram serving company Vice President Finance gaining top salesman award group has model flier nine years decided attempt RC pattern flying three years ago now accomplished FAI Masters Class pilot club very active holds several contests annually David edited club newsletter four years stable air craft consists dozen ranging flying wings pattern types Aviation both full scale model avital part life expects will stay way Mark Rist Huntsville AL also received $2000 help expenses atAuburn University Mark plans major aeronau tical engineering 10 Johnson High School Huntsville Mark graduated 40 CPA keen musician played marching band concert band State Red Band Huntsville Sym phony Orchestra Other activities included German Club Math Club Swim Team Always working Mark deliv ered papers Huntsville Times 1983-1984 selected Carrier Year winning two week trip Europe prize Other special interests bicycling jogging scouting Model aviation came life age ten starting father control line flying moving radio control about 1980 As member Rocket City R/C Club enjoyed fun flies other club events Later skills improved entered first pattern contest placed first beginner category credits early interest model aviation decision make career aeronautical engineering NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter Christopher Bovais Gresham OR awarded $1500 help him Univer sity Washington Seattle will working towards degree aeronautical engineering final CPA Gresham Union High School 38 Chris member National Honor Society Spanish National Honor SocietyA keen swimmer captained swim team played waterpolo winning letters both activities also enjoys math chess very proud certification student pilot full scale sailplanes model aviation Chris has keen com petitor winning trophies indoor flying Hand Launched Gliders A-i EZB Pennyplane Coupe Outdoor FF areas interest him decided age eight aeronautical engineering to field has worked towards goal ever since 1983 Nats held Westover AFB placed 1st Modified Standard RC Sailplanes best Senior Sport Scale SailplanesAtthe 1984 Reno Nats Chris again best Senior Sport Scale Sailplanes Perhaps proudest achievement date new National Record set Pennyplane Category IV Kurt Gaiser Rochester Ml won $1250 has forwarded Michigan Technological University Houghton Ml Kurt has sights set career Electri cal/Computer Engineering CPA Ro chester Adams High School 3985 graduation lists special interests model airplanes computers skiing school named National Honor Society fortwo years finalist statewide Mathematics Prize Competition 98 Model Aviation Scholarship received Award Achievement Experimental Chemistry As rocketeer took third place Olympiad state finals Kurt active ski club ski team German Club Science-Olympiad Club Astronomy-Physics Club As member Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society participated monthly RC Soaring contests earned first second places statewide competition special honor him winning VandenbergAir Force Association Trophy 1981 Kurt enjoys RC cars boats also flies 1/2A control line models Bryan Fulmer Mishawaka IN awarded $1000 has sent Purdue University Bryans major will mechanical engineering Penn High School Bryan made Honor Roll grading period participated football basket ball softball regional science fair EZB indoor model won first place award prepare university its related expenses held ajob local Ford agency assisted recondi tioning used cars very keen aeromodeler has set three national records recent years Category II Indoor Hand Launched Glider Category Ill B Free Flight Category Ill C Free Flight won Sig Memorial Award 1981 holds perpetual trophy 11th Annual Midwestern States Indoor Free Flight Championships Reno Nats enter ed twenty events winning ten ists seven 2nds two 3rd places 1985 Bryan competitor US Indoor Champion ships held Niagara Falls has entered Nats since 1977 quite achieve ment David Hecht Happauge NY will attend College William Mary Williamsburg VA award $1000 will help him pursues major biology chemistry An active high school career saw David Student Council two years member both National French Honor Societies also active ski team wrestling team math team has studied music theory since age ten plays organ pleasure well competition has long dedicated volunteer Smithtown General Hospital devoting much personal time end receiv ing high recognition administration friendly courteous helpful man ner past five years David has member Islip Model Airplane Club flew fun flies contests organizers club mall shows helped gain good publicity club sport model aviation Kevin Mendenhall Logansport IN has re ceived $625 will help him Rose Hulman Institute Technology Terre Haute Kevin graduated Pioneer High School Royal Center GPA 3666 high school activities included beinga library assistant member Spanish Club belonging Fellowship Christian Athletes also served Student Council two years sports enjoys racquetball swimming fishing basketball archery Off campus Kiwanis Key Club listed Whos American High Schools won two prestigious awardsthe Presidential Academic Achievement award Outstanding Student Government award model aviation activities asaclub mem ber comprehensive helped build club field took part shows demonstrations including iron horse show local airport enjoys working father modeling projects though actual flying time has limited due school workloads H career goal lies engineering wish hard working young people very best success enter field advanced education AMA proud that Scholarship Program can play small part assisting young Americans achieve career goals Connecticut 5 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode stand ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Associate vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02640 chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St. Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06660 Richard Sherman 26 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 318 Fisher St Walpole MA 02061 North East Pylon Racing Organization following sent David Doyle 133 Shannon Drive Warwick Rl 02889 David vice president N EPRO desire information please write him ever secret desire race model airplanes year try NEPRO own district North East Pylon Racing Organization will making pylon racing take new turn removing mystique surroundng sport keying needs winter meeting held December 1 1985 plans made seven events Rhode Island istohostan early beginner event May 4 1986 can enter model aircraft sweet stick name regular racers circuit will run event private tutors show up Mem bership NEPRO required See ad Wanna Race issue call information past year Tom Rebenklau Massa chusetts won season high point trophy Q-500 expert class set season fasttime 13000 Arnie Wile New York captured trophy Formula Pic tured below Bob Wallace top left hon ored Best Sportsman Bob strong pro ponent quieter FAI Pylon event host Malina brothers Czechoslovakia won world indi vidual title FAI races David Doyle top right VP will CD Rhode Island event left right Don McStay president Dwight Aube named improved also trea surer Bert Williams named support ing lrv Thurrott Connecticut won fifth Nats FAI Pylon named relaxed Diana Doyle named faithful mechanic Nats Bob Greer captured Q-500 standard class season trophy Bernice Williams district contest coordinator races Q-500 standard class Peter Reed represents District RC racing contest board groups leading racing instructors Peter Reed Bob Wallace have put together program explains pylon racing its April 1986 99 Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent flims video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapestoyourlocal librarytheAMAwillsell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community aircraft will conduct workshop club meeting requested Noise On subject noise would like mention us should fly models quietly possible still hear about modelers flying muf flers let alone using efficient ones regard would like mention two new products new type muffler read about Showgram newsletter air show teams other add-on muffler would used conjunction regular muffler instead tailpipe extension wish mention product names watch ads Aroostock County Flyers information provided Mr Frank Smith club president club formed 1980 local Loring AFB modelers Basically RC club Control Line Free Flight modelers also received infor mation April 1985 time club about build runway Skyway Industrial Parkon land provided bythe City Presque Isle ME people instrumental formation club Arthur Aube Arthur first presi dent now newsletter editor also works provide static displays communities Two others club members should mentioned Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiakjenniferisl6years old flies Free Flight Indoor models supports club activities helping make signs working displays Nicole 11 years old getting started flying now Clubs If would like information club outstanding members appear column write up send over 100 clubs District I visit some clubs obviously cannot get around clubs New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box eel APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Tows River NJ 08783 Adaw Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts An interesting thing about being AMA official yields same salary its Presi dentie exactlyzilch Such being case urge serve ourworthy organization volunteer attracts individuals aeromodeling world highly moti vated willing give thought financial compensation re quires heap dedication cause improving lot aeromodeling colleagues limits however endur ance such benefactors expect life-long period condition servitude seemingly devoid articulate tangible expression approbation unselfishly serve really bit much Accordingly expect folks have served long such devotion betterment hobby sport continue indefinitely simply out question thus neces sary time time make certain changes appointive district staff membership has dual effect relieving have given freely time capabilities such long periods same time passing such duties along other similarly-disposed volunteers would welcome oppor tunity participate building larger effective AMA major development along line has already taken place fact appointment George Berko Long Island Drone Society resident Glen Head NY Aerobatics Contest Board Member District 2 succeed Joe Friend Colts Neck NJ has resigned post point wish thank Joe wonderful job has done during period voluntary service member National Board commend able performance chairman body well confident George will also distinguish himself board member wish him well new job Other changes District 2 staff arrangements planning stage will re ported take place Straight Level Though bend effort toward accuracy monthly report column times stub toe recent error occurred last months report February 1986 under heading Wally Rodriquez Memorial Model Airplane Meet witlessly referred LIARS Long Island Aero Radio Society Wallys club ever happened absolutely beyond know well own name late Wally actually member founder Long Island Flying Eagles Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS hereby sincerely apologize myfriendsTonyKirchenkoJim Boccinfuso other Long Island Flying Eagles also Anthony Cruz fellow club-members LIARS regrettable blunder express hope will impair warm rela tionship have always valued remains however passage column shall retreat reads meetwas conceived conducted Wallys friends admirers fellow flying asso ciates Lets just leave OK Guys Happy Birthday Richmond Model Flying Club Unless photo-shrinking process takes its toll rather extreme extent will able read EST 1936 lower left-hand corner mall-show banner featured picture Like AMA Staten Island NY model aero group reached age 50 year having become airborne 1936 going full100 Model Aviation Robert H Kircher Aaron Rose novice pattern fliers Robert 1815 years old Warwick RI Aaron 14 Moosup CT Both excellent filers Jack Dailey R president South Shore R/C Club presenting Good Sportsman Award Fred Bellows newsletter editor Remember Flying Should Fun L R Jennifer Dann Nicole Krysiak Arthur Aube AroostockCounty Flyers Jennifer Dann favorite types models bore ever since Dynamic leaders over years like Larry Katz shown receiving official proclamation City New York representative clubs very ably-executed Mall shows have built effective yet congenial group aeromod elers outstanding District 2 Club RMFC Host club atAl Lobaito Field named posthumously after out standing member club forms part Gateway Recreational Area federal park Staten Island Being quiet unassuming individual Larry Katz may blush atthis shotas representative ofover exposure simply could resist impulse year RMFC presents spectacu lar air show draws hundreds spec tators virtually impossible find parking space arrive later loam speak actual experience 1985 advised good friend BR Kaczmarek clubs Secretary 1986 show will held May 26th B R also advises club proposes start ajunior modeling program child ren aged 8 12 held Gateway Recreational facilities continues planned activities RMFC pleased able expose more people modeling Gateway pleased able show superiors Gateway facilities Staten Island being enjoyed everincreasing numbers local residents out great increase operating bud get sound reasoning applies wherever flying site public property clubs would well bear mind dealing such authorities Happy Birthday Brooklyn Skyscrapers Since writing foregoing have reminded letter just received Gene Sellers Somerville NJ year Skyscrapers will celebrating 50th anniversary tool Gene also informed 1986 Eastern Free Flight Championships will held June 28 29 Army Air Field Galeville NY contest will include two RC Assist events Electric Free Flight Novice categories P 30 Peanut Scale several FAC Scale events Design contest using 3/4 size Korda Wakefield Antique Wakefield mass-launch Twin-Pushers told will mark 50th Anniversary Brooklyn Skyscrapers addition foregoing also full-schedule AMA FAI events Sounds like busy rally meet presented through efforts Eastern Free Flight Confer ence Joe Wagner President Galeville NY Meet-Schedule 1986 same general subject Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers has very kindly provided following Free Flight highlights scheduled season Galeville May 24 & 25Skyscraper Na tionally Advertised AA-Sanctioned Meet August 16 & 17Mid-Hudson Valley Mod elers Nationally Advertised AA-Sanctioned 2nd Annual Meet August 30 31 Sep tember 1Skyscraper 50th Anniversary AAA-Sanctioned Meet September 13 & 14Bath Aeromodelers AA-Sanctioned Meet Thank Bob FLying Aces Nats MK V Bob Clemens Rochester NY able District 2 Scale Contest Board member heis alsoan avid Free Flighterwho belongstothe Western New York Free Flight Society Bob informs us above competition will held year July 19 20 Geneseo Airport Geneseo NY about 30 miles south Rochester event schedule follows July 1 9FAC Rubber Scale Peanut Scale FAC Embryo Endur ance Greve Trophy Race Thompson Tro phy Race WW Peanut Combat July 20GHQ Peanut FAC Jumbo Scale FAC Power Scale WW Combat Golden Age Mass Launch WW II Combat Bobs words Weve developed schedule give solid two-day balance events As extra bonus indoor contest will held Friday night college gym GHQ Peanut No-Cal Scale contest will run FAC GHQ will provide informal fun back-ground start Nats Plan arrive early enough Friday join Thank too Bob Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III VicePresident 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Prancia Fluharty 504 21st St vienna VA 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 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phove 513 542-4406 Salt Fork IV well use Roman numerals always week before Super Bowl another success Approximately 160 members came take various seminars talks wide variety subjects foam cutting radio maintenance mak ing cheap economical models foamcore board Bob Button TUSCO club did usual good job organizing everything District Ill meeting por tion received comments best ever dont know means years meeting particularly good past meetings particularly bad Next year hope get clubs involved asking clubs volunteer give seminar whatever subject club chooses Examples could pushrods radio stallation make club newsletter field maintenance organizing beginner programs etc Use imagination get club behind symposium Among subjects came up during District Ill meeting portion RC frequencies interference com mercial and/or industrial users 72 MHz equipment unfortuantethatthe FCC able willing notify AMA ever license granted use 72 MHz frequency mercy few commercial services supply us list ings licencees would seem simply matter looking over list informing membership new licenses granted its easy list big good-sized book lists just class user shows license holders address opposed transmitter location just great licensee California transmitter Pennsylvania listings have longitude latitude location transmitter little hard relate also obvious time lag report often useful confirming and/or locating known interference condition rather being source information warn potential interference before fact Manual scan ningof listings proved befruitless identifying interference sources before fact dealing seven old frequencies never mind new ones dropped service N ever giving up trying get listings machine-readable form put own computer identify sort analyze distribute districts sounds sim ple until consider FCC unable provide us simple list RC systems have typeaccepted Oh well wheels progress grind very slowly perhaps Another item concerning RC came up what should AMA about bad radios showing up field seems club has five six particular RC system crash wants know what AMA going about short little nothing can done about AMA working program inspect-calibrate-certify transmitters help prevent someone unknowingly using transmitter could cause inter ference others Frequency Committee working ROC will spell out expected Required Operating Conditions radios work phase-in plan complete 1991 Should AMA what Should AMA become consumer group handing out its seal approval would handle situation manufacturer sells 5000 item has run 100 bad ones short again what want AMA Another important subject AMA members apparently widely misApril 1986 101 understood members insur ance provided byAMAtoits members insurahce secondary insurance means covers what other insurances applicable particular accident dont cover example member respon sible accident homeowner carries homeowners insurance would provide primary coverage insur ance company may challenge whether must pay due various exclusionary clauses common homeowners insurance policies through negotiation litigation homeowners policy found applicable itwould paytheclaim uptothe limits policy commonly $1 00000 AMA policy picking up excess between figure $1000000 limit AMA policy no homeowners other insurance carried mem ber responsible court finds such insurance policies dont cover accident AMA insurance pays whole claim As can see complicated enough member other possible insurance company involved can just imagine situation defendant named has different insurance coverage obvious thing settlement wouldnt happen fast can further complicated club club and/or site owner sued club chartered Delaware 0 District Columbia land tli Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 OtIs Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News vA 23808 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27812 Raymond Letrencois 465 Chinquspin Tr Christionsburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lene Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5988 Winter may write has stopped model aeronau tics activity Actually up date mid January winter has quite mild hope will continue way will get lot things going Soaring District IV Soaring continues grow rapid pace district increase organized activity excellent indicator what taking place Years end saw traditional contest Fentress Naval Air Landing Field conducted Tidewater Model Soaring Society As usual turnout good Herk someone club has channel get good weather summer weather stretch imagination temperatures forties bad end January continues excellent things yourself end year TMSS carries out great laid back contest Capital Area Soaring Association con tinues make progress soaring ranks too covered AMA insurance policy site owner named added insured AMA paperwork reflecting AMAs insurance great policy what issecondary insurance Primary insurance would obviously bet ter due increased speed claim settlement way out reach terms cost would cost thousands dollars per memberif could get isurance company write Would additional speed claim settlement worth sure dont think mean time have claim patient have faith arguments usually revolve around provides coverage rather youre covered anyone District Ill feels getting runaround has problem AMAs insurance call Ill try helpeven its find out what holdup Mall show static show season fast approaching clubs want AMA district display have new devoid pictures time have some good general interest pictures modeling activities use display Id sure like have 8 x 10 color print display collection Saying month Experience expensive teacher some learn no other Till next month Three members CASA have elected positions League Silent Flight Skip Schow new President Woody Blanchard Vice President Charlie Wells new Treasurer Congratulations due outstanding members CASAa hard-working crew ever existed Charlie Wells also deeply volved getting second annual cross country soaring meet going competi tion will held once again site roads foot Sugarloaf Mountain about twelve miles south Frederick Maryland course Sugarloaf Classic 315 miles roads through beautiful Maryland countryside event takes place 24-2 5 May entry necessity limited anyteamswould liketo try get touch Charlie find out openings can reached 1-B Westway Greenbelt MD 20770 cant get team come down watch fun CASA will welcome try get join tell about other outstanding events year ahead fly month yearwind rain snow shine Public Service pleasure present following letter extend personal appreciation Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club civic spirit have kinds efforts present favorable side organization stand us good stead need help information provided Bob Babura AVP Maryland/Dis trict Columbia area Mr Don Vincent Sr 1836 Colman Road Baltimore Maryland 21207 Dear Mr Vincent kick-off event Combined Charity Campaign Baltimore City employees enormous success grateful organizations individuals committed talents time worthwhile cause Without kick-off would have won derful exciting behalf citizens Baltimore Combined Charity Campaign would like express gratitude members Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club participation kick-off event generous donation Combined Charity Campaign Thank being caring William Donald Shaefer Mayor Mary Ann Willin Chairperson Ethel Ennis Co-Chair person Newsletters really appreciate club newsletters get month wish some possible way use information little shows up time time shows up District IV Newsletter subscribe thing cannot reproduce art work starting appear papers seems everyone getting computer graphics sure does lot newsletters month look forward Indoor Flying hope enough will see time attend contest Patuxent River NAS Maryland great Indoor site event now twice year owes thanks Claude Powell Parks Recreation Department St Marys County above United States Navy Staff Patuxent NAS enjoyflying just watching Indoor come Patuxent can enjoy some excel lent seafood same time Sound new series articles starting appear pages dealing problems sound model aviation am going duplicate anything except appeal submit thoughts technical expertise members committee real progress can made area Flying site retention can depend great deal what very near future part Alabama C Fisrido l3esrgio Mississippi ts Rics V Sssth Caralivo Tnvvessnn DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 2051 879-5550 Associate vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4168 Pony Dr Smyrna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00868 Box 1532 Fsjsrdo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 Some goingto feel neglected possibly downright ignored Unfortunately dont know Just before went 102 Model Aviation business trip early January put several letters telephone messages overnight bag idea catching up correspondence telephone calls trip car broken bag stolenalong letters telephone messages So expecting hear have heard now please write call again Sorry Knox County Radio Control Inc im ported Scott Black Niagara Falls/Buffalo area edit club news letter has renamed KCRC Air crafter Fortunately used flying cold windy weather KCRC has annual Freeze Fly weather cooperating just prior event yearit snowing course lot new newsletter editors year well club officers Thanks agreeing serve Middle Tennessee RC Society fun-filled outfit have already pub lished yearly event schedule some events follow Cold Day Park Frigid Fun Fly Water Fun Fly Pic nic/Night Fly Octoberfest Fun Fly Pat tern Fun Fly Ed Darley editor Prop-Blast Meridian RC Club MS wisely says Full scale birds must given right way Its bad enough bring down another RC plane can assure pilot full scale bird going hot knock him out sky Good advice number favorable comments newsletters lately RC Video Magazine becoming popular club programs havent seen suggest give try Florida State Pattern Championships will hosted year Indian River Kontrol Society South Florida en courage states have state champion ships need some clubs volun teer work AftertheTri Cities Aeromodelers TN got some serious noise complaints board directors established maximum noise level 105 d B membership supported board have no further complaints discovered stock mufflers tuned pipes met test Semco Magic Dubro mufflers gen erally did Noise problem What clubs experience Bud Fletcher Memphis RC Club took picture clubs new field lo cated about 10 miles northeast Highway 14 Runways 30 feet wide 300 feet 400 feet Anyone traveling through Memphis invited stop take look better directions write Wesley Davis Secretary PO Box 34218 Bartlett TN 38184 Amory R/C Modelers MS recently drove over Sulligent AL put static display flight demonstration aid school districts efforts generate some needed revenues Look large number students interested Memphis Prop-Busters have great thing going Milton Dickey Brian Patethey edited fabulous home video film 30 minutes showed clubs annual banquet supposed aserious look RC 1985 Illnos na ky es, VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 William Kern i608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera P0 Box 243 Smithviile MO 64089 William G Snavlcy P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 48706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 Bill zimmer Box 72 yarns IL 61375 Fnquency Coordinator James Check 564 Grantohester St Lexington KY40805 promised would try get communications system together place time read column club officer should have newsletter Quincy newsletter produced yourAVP Loren HoIm has graciously offered put news pass around district havent copy club yet let know can fill gaps officer should make sure members get information unchartered clubs charter can add list dont belongto club write will try answer month read magazines like Last month read Presidents column letavery important issue get brought up point club should consider carefully liable prizes give out may insured now Check out before give out engines models etc everybody started laughing Milton Brian promptly declared humorous look RC 1985 Smart guys kind enough send copy tape have continued enjoy Delta RC Club also got hold ofacopyand showed annual banquet editor Plane Talk newsletter Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks learned hard way pays make sure everyone flying field AMA member Mr X flying field plane crashed trunk editors car claim filed AMA discovered Mr X joined AMA until 5 days after crash Resultno coverage PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident im beginning see newsletters coming Thanks clubs have added mailing lists read havent added yet what waiting Its pure pleasure read news Speaking news lam little short of writing have yet attend council meeting will attend first Febru ary Denver will let outcome soon get back Mall show time upon us again As know celebrating Big Five-O have booth circulation you need write call will add list Lets advertise great organization have received call month about club thats trouble within its own ranks seems few people want have control club have seen other clubs unfortunate happens asked help Im sure can help feel fix has come within club have ideas own club am the other members come times However encourage others club take leader ship roles Im officer club gave up could spend time new responsibilities dont like way club running step up say piece may want take big step become club leader Well realize its sort early expect pictures activities would like some soon possible dont have use own Mine too old publish Im sure some out doing some thing have couple pictures show Indianapolis Soaring Association ran Fund Fly winners Left April 1986 103 Billy Capps Dean Irvin Joe Raper Ray Burks set up static display Suiligen zillion screaming students enjoyed military scale aircraft also enjoyed watching principal get lesson buddy box Bud Fletcher took picture disc camera mounted inside Sig Cub Note wing strut right Bob Sowder Dale Harber Scott Prindle Paul Carlson Dave Flanigan Ed Wilson Scott Paul took firsts un limited standard respectively next Indianapolis Soaring Association members first year off good start thinktheyll lust fine Well guys gals think will now take some time outto somethingwe like Its flying time weather has decided nice time being dont want miss way fliers north flying near zero temperatures takes guts Enough now. Iowa S Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associste Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2626 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 Rohrlng 44g4TanglewoadTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Preqiaency Coordinator PeteWaters 117 E Main upperLevel Northville Ml 48167 Phone Day 313 348-0085 Evening 313 437-4244 district has distinction being has office Assistant Vice President Jack Finn relinquished title earlier 1985 lam very pleased announce filling vacancy Boyd Bowdish has done excellent work Twin Cities area position will help Boyd keep up date happenings council level does create vacancy AVPs have operat ing illegally have received several offers take position frequency co-ordinator shall have new body installed soon seeing strange new industrial transmis sions several new licenses have issued transmission have sent information local clubs may affected CompuServe earlier January got nattering modeler Grand Can yon Tom CaIdwell district wealth data noise full-size aircraft 1983 51 million visitors 17 complained noise resulted action big ditch reduce problem swap meets have started Kent Radio Modelers Grand Rapids area great promotional idea sued smart business cards also showed flying field location have new association formed Minnesota its very important charter groups run some event will covered insurance fee minimal worth formation theMinnesotaAssocia tion Aero Modeling Clubs began meeting Minneapolis 40 modelers representing 17 clubs modeling inter ests spanning AMA modeling activities modeler clubs repre sented volunteered serve delegate future Association meetings six volun teered form initial steering com mittee Minnesota clubs invited join ranks Write toAVP Boyd Bowdish Hell get touch steering commit tee Lee Murray passes some important frequency information Appleton area four spots concerned about 72040 7212 used us yet 7262 7270 paging systems voice pulse District Roundup UFO has special person Diana Clafton inouts women family news newsletter new club formed last season Stillwater Sodbusters . S Romeo has revived good humor Dumb Stunt Month Award Lynne Smith has persisted earned Seasons Flier Patch female have heard doing S Grassfield has passed Q-500 rules banning flowthrough mufflers S Another newsletter Siouxland have around 11 years welcome Smoke Signals 0 Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Societys Bud Manning has col lected host historical information reading through contents like reading Whos soaring Keep Battle Creek 87 Atliansas niana Now Meoics Oklahoma 5 Tonas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Friodl 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 ValleyOakCt lrvingTh75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakoney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Handle Care aeromodeling safety very fragile thing Acceptance another important factor aeromodeling am both amused dis mayed male modelers wanting wives know buying kits supplies much spending called mind other morning Dennis Menace cartoon Dennis gotten caught climbing up getting 104 Model Aviation Carol LIbKe uen uenrens ana Mike Fisher performIng ritual snow dance January first Midwest R/C New Year FIyIn 86 Safety action Pilgrims giant fly-In No-number Jimmy Carter cookies out off-limits cookie jar saying mother just got up smell cookies got caught tooth Better honest-up fellows because knows whats going just letting get because shed rather build fly models other naughtythings could doing Besides might buying clothes jewelry same way Last Sunday attended Southwest Soaring Leagues 2nd Hand-Launched RC Glider Contest type flying fastest-growing phases aeromodeling because its modest cost minimum equipment needs easy set up cause no winches hi-starts other awk ward expensive launching devices requiredjust good pitching arm fur ther simplify things SW Soaring League folks use dual elimination procedure negates need stop watches simply launch two-at-a-time last down winner SSL guys having ball believe hand-heave Hal Ussery got flight over six minutes before day over Hand-launched soaring isnt really beginners event can certainly modelers second model provide heck lot fun half hour before dark get home work Look tip District 8 modeling experts Gene Tomlinson has Gene no has-been top-skill modelers USA years Right now attention soaring gliders Gene swears Cashmere Bouquet powder mixed clear dope best filler balsa wood says does work best smells good really love work Weve got lot modeling smarts District 8 need help Overathird nearly half applications Contest Director Leader Member membership Seasons patches receive either incomplete error really tough conscience endorse capable cant follow printed directions CD application indicates bot tom form should cut off saved often arrives still attached Indicated fees frequently missing often applicant careful enough spell name correctly wonder good official youll dont pay attention detail Please help help Serious District 8 stuff new year time examine what have done what doing now what hope total mem bership AMA having risen well over 105000 District 8 now number somewhere near 15000 can mighty proud fact close largest also active districts great US cant stop admire ourselves districtwise nationally must now handle new years activities same time pre pare future activities Pursuing above thinking prob lem district leader set good course am going suggest three major projects hope will join Yes sincerely hope will join am just guy 15000 intelli gent folks out know wouldnt mind carrying some load return fun recreation friendships get aeromodeling AMA way Ill share VPs salary Sorry exactly $0000 per anytime will love honor help can lend first three major actions propose next few weeks will contact present District 8 officers appointees shall reconsider entire list some will replaced New Associate Vice Presidents will appointed some areas interests feel properly represented hope can make district appointments meaningful effective hope can see titles actually earned second action am planning hold District 8 meeting Dallas/Fort Worth centrally located area sometime April May June am open suggestions hope meetng sponsored least four area clubs repre senting four major interests RadioControl Control Line Free Flight Soar ing everyone feels equally represented hope District 8 AVPs can attend least represented along contest board members contest coordinator frequency experts forth club District 8 will urged send officers representatives meeting will first district meeting years will success ful make chance heard help guide mold AMA future will awonderful chance meet other fine leaders open up avenues communication Let clue ahead time spirit upcoming district meeting golden time bring +++++++ progressive thinking suggestions + establish newfriendships goingto ttend just criticize better Nevvs4 prepared show us better way gripe 4 AMA Film Librarian now has Beta 4 just sake griping progressive 4video tapes available saleat $2500and will have no time Yall under lowing titles areincludedstand T4 true spirit friendship Marvelous Miniatures46 mins4Southwest District 8 Meeting Grand Illusions36 minsheld AMA District officers rest Wired Excitement30 mins4of USA will certainly welcome 4Adrift Air30 mins4might having fun C hoppers20 minsyou can help educate us Order AMA Film Librarian big District8 item forthis column 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA about 50th Anniversary National 422090 Include $25OOforeachtapeand 4 Model Airplane Championships Birth4be sure specify Beta shipping 4 dayPartytobeheldinLakeCharlesLAright ges prepaid AMAhere District 8 July 25th through August 3rd want clear up some mistaken thinkingfor some have gotten really chewed out least couple replacing competition events time silly Anniversary Party Make No Mistake minute dollar spent competition events will suffer because expanding Nats fact time money being put compe tition flying Nats year ever before Check schedule expanded Nats being developed other 104000 AMA Members can have piece action worlds biggest modeling event certainly deserve dues help make possible some great personal news must share According four sweepstakes announcements re ceived morning mail have already probablywon 21 million dollars possibly have won 21 million dollars will under stand God has finally recognized true worth would fix could say hell running cluttered messy hobby shop hell being AMA Vice President writes stupid column month could quit trying please twelve fifteen thousand AMAers District 8 much money could buy very own AMA run darn well pleased WOW other hand some wild chance havent won 21 million dollars sweepstakes prizes Ill right back busting tail serve fine twelve fifteen thousand District8AMAers will looking forward month having delightful 2000 word visit dont win 21 mill will right enthusiastically cleverly writing sparkling diatribe documenting hap peningspast present futurehere District 8 AMA USA just think twenty-one million dollars just thank God rewards profits aeromodel ing real fun hollow promises sweepstakes prizes Aeromodeling real *a**Thats flight**** Coloado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 Dick Crowiey 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Tim Mattern 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 58237 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cioudas Sioux Fails SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 SherIdan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 South Dakota John Boyd Sioux Falls SD writes brief update Sod Busters club Negotiations new field recruit ment new members successful launch newsletter headline plans 1986 activities John also reports pro found loss charter member Frank Zocco An apology mypartisduetoJohn Boyd April 1986 105 having given credit reports has authored June 1984 again Feb ruary 1986 regarding activities club Associate Vice-President SD Jim Rick etts sent reports John column reported having authored Jimnot Ill try keep things straighter John sorry inaccuracybut notheless glad hear whats happening Colorado Markyour calendars July 5 6 George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In meet promises scale builder flier five events Sport Scale Giant Scale Sport Scale flying Giant Scale flying Meyer Craftsmanship award Jefco Aeromodlers Denver will sponsor meet Chatfield State Park Watch AMA contest calendar contact Bob Croft 8237 So Lamar Court Littleton CO 801 23 Ive mentioned past District IX planned recognize some outstand ing women modelers Im proud share Mrs Judy Gerken recipient Award Appreciation past December George Ulrich Jefco Aeromodlers news letter editor kind enough share following comments behalf Judys modeling organizational activities Commendations sound too mushy fake will take different approach tell everyone about Judy want know Judy walk up say Helloshe will take care rest want know about Judy listen to mem bers Examples. Some very common quotes mem bers Call Judy will get us . have no idea give Judy buzz shes up that. dont remember Presidents name have Judy Gerkens phone number. Judy has friend can get us. Its OK Judy will dont know Judy keeps records . says will handle contributions. Judys gonnagetthe ladies give us bunch money that. Let Judy take care has way guys Some very common quotes Judy need bunch volunteers Clubs XYZ project. need help just call me. can day day. Leave under door mat will pick up type get printed mail fifty copies Nebraska Nebraska Legislature has before prior first year bill LB-786 has prepared District 3 State Senator Emil E Beyer Jr Senator Beyers legislation prepared deal problem noise pollution caused model airplanes bill sounds like potential problem modelers well sportsmen interested motorcycles motorboats snowmobiles motorscooters etc have draft copy Ill share request would advisable modelers aware bill its potential effect model flying Nebraska way Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations AMA Headquarters has made some con tacts regarding bill call him Headquarters will get latest infor mation course may feel free request written correspondence have received also As first year Nebraska still no AMA Associate Vice-President since Mr Bill Biedas resignation late last fall Ive recently sent action memo chartered club indicating need name names willing qualified candidates make ap pointment know person would make excellent associate vicepresident please advise can get appointment made soon possible Arizona 0 Calrlornia , da C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Pelti District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85281 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth AneOrangevale CA95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolda Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson Az 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90806 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weslby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 IMS Show Report Its January having heat spell temperatures mid-80s MS Show weekend way back lunch AMA President John Grigg looked up sun said Whats Seems theyve record snow year back NY lives IMS Show has really grown over years MAC Show apparently gone MS now No 1 aeromodeling show West Coast youve never attended ought have kinds indoor flying demos RC Control Line FFyou name youll see expressions kids faces first launched Delta Darts some thing seen e dad built myself really flies AMA East well represented John Grigg John Worth Vince Mankowski Doug Pratt attendance So Di strict X AVP Betty Stream Bev Wisniew ski did usual super job manning AMA membership enrollment desk Applause District X Frequency Coordi nator George Steiner crew names escape doing marvelous job providing free transmitter checks AMA member wanted Looked like processed hundreds transmitters Sunday attended three meetings District X Membership Meeting District X Staff Meeting meeting F3B team selection participants ran well attendance too heavy because very short lead time get word out look beginninga beginning communications district Next year well again youll have months advance notice just weeks days Most AVPs Al Tuttle way Maui So contest coordinators contest board mem bers team selection committee mem bers good see faces behind names opportunity speak top AMA leaders ask questions no holds barred great Too bad could nt get Main topic insurance John Worth provided much insight AMAs current plans thoughts area AMA trying maintain what have faced huge increases premiums Ill keep advised Another hot topic onslaught RC cars boats aircraft-only frequencies According reliable industry source 500000 RC cars sold 1985 AMA has some excel lent signs hobby shops boldly proclaim its illegal use frequen cies cars boats theres hanging local hobby shop write call AMA H Q get Theyre free gave out two awards Superior Service Award went Bob Hot Stuff Hunter never saying no anyone asked help over years Bill Model Builder magazine Northrop received Dis tinguished Service Award 15 years ser vice RC Contest Board walked IMS aisles search new goodies deliberately left check book home Good thing Some new radio equipment very tempting Too bad little still made USA thats way goes electronic product starts selling vol umes attract oriental manufac turers highly-automated plants Europeans surprising really high-tech radiosprogramma bility plug-in/add-in features etc labor high Europe wonder cant also Perhaps strength dollar has lot cant sell overseas can sell So much economics IMS Living out AMA Suitcase week Im off Washington DC spend few days AMA HQ finding out does what Ill know better handle solve problems Next month February its off Denver Executive Council meeting Among items Ive gotten put agenda will proposal getting fulltime flying site person HQ keep hearing clubs danger losing having just lost flying sites still consider No 1 AMA problem Im also going try get number AVPs district increased district budget increased April Ive invited attend FAI-C lAM meeting Paris intend go can see first hand having FAI problems Perhaps Ill able find some solutions 106 Model Aviation District IX Vice-President Travis McGinnis presenting Judy Gerken new AMA patch Award Appreciation Judy leader AMA member No 111 has CDd assisted meetorganizatIonaIactiv itles years served flight judge contests recently elected sixth term secretary Jefco Aeromodlers club Miscellaneous have portable AMA booth Good trade shows mall shows exhibits etc Any club wants use welcome Ill pick up shipping charges Just ask its yours Im going see can get videotape copies AMA movies have district clubs using videotape equipment 16mm sound projectors getting scarce expensive rent have movies though Getting Around District 250 clubs district itll take years get around limited annual district bud get $1400 per year travel pos tage its hard make decisions go So want come meeting event let know via letter soon possible Im trying set up sensible 1986 event calendar need input now AVPs IMS AVPs stated want take active role running district Im names appear top column Contact nearest AVP before problem Alaska S Idaho e Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency CooRlinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Very little has announced far upcoming contest schedule last year indication few contests sure just around corner pylon races Kent WA sure want watch racing find out guys hot heavy Usually races first Sunday month glider-guiders will probably have Rust Buster around middle March somewhere Seattle area Last year new Hawks field Auburn could near Redmond 24th Annual SRAC Polar Bear should happen toward middle month could scheduled some other weekend Typically pattern meet Saturday Sunday reserved funfly Camping allowed field no hookups Sky Knights will host Spring Opener 27th April OMAS pond near Banks OR Vein Ahlberg will run contest will consist series events chosen detect ability fly float-plane off best water land sites around Actually doesnt have float-equipped plane requireturns crisis need something AMA Theyre out help help Dont bypass asset Theyre super hard-working people want know whats happening want part Lets communicate Last month asked ideas Have mailed yet want know whats mind can tell writing hand cast call AVP tell him Editors note omission few words mistake District X Report March 1986 issue unfortunate rever sal meaning thought apologize readers VP David Peltz second f ull paragraph first column page 107 should have read follows Let know whats mind Let know what like well whats bug ging about AMA Armed infor maton can truly represent Without information can go after what think important Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher ments have wings able get off land back water several times during contest Anyone ori ginality Last year pleasure attending Idaho EXPO Boise year fine show will again presented Boise Area Radio Kontrol Society BARKS Red Lion Downtowner Boise Featured will excellentaircraftaveryenjoy able banquet probably some informa tive how-to sessions Judging will lowkey youll able see efforts some best builders around Set aside April 5th 6th Boise forthis show need information contact Stu Rhodes 208 342-5731 home phone Dont forget Great Oregon RC Model Expo 1986 version Benton County Fairgrounds near Corvallis April 11-12 Static competition several categories cluding Stand-Off Scale Sport Original Design Both trophies prizes will awarded will swap-shop AMA meeting Saturday afternoon dinner Saturday night modelers Sunday will annual fun-fly Adair Field 9 am starting time funfly static competition will take place between 10 am 2 pm Edge newsletter Tn-City R/C Modelers Richland/Pasco/Kennewick WA Wanted newsletter editorsanity required guess found man new editor Newsletter editors special group help keep clubs together keeping interest club high level usually long thankless job time time remember help newsletter editor writing something him help ing some chore will appreciate will receive rewards having done Dick Wood edits Rogue Eagles Flyer recently sent some back copies efforts editorforthis southern Oregon club issue talks about group has formed VA Domiciliary White City request help basically suggestions probably sup plies group would like help Im sure Dick would let know contact someone Dicks phone number 772-5180 missed Over-The-Hill fly MRRCS field near yelm understand lot fun lot good food did make excuse year lack airplane real reason dont want lose old fogies Maybe next year Dan Nalley put contest together Judy Turner provided outstanding 1st place trophy Look next running about October Lately number stories about fliers district have caused damage property both aircraft pursuit downed models wont take too incidents like really cause us problems have look out ourselves means have educate some fellow enthusiasts will have before us Don La Plante tells Glendive R/C Bush Pilots have voted move Glendive Fun Fly July date instead September Should make much cooler condition necessarily cool least quite hot also understand Don progressing 1/4 scale trainer real question whether vibration will get plane pilot first Dick Wickline sent picture Flightmasters display Shasta Plaza Mall last March hits show Arnold Vitarbos 1/5 scale Corsair Rob McCaslins P-38 two P-51 Mus tangs Jerry Hammond Steve Sheehy P-Si s corral sign reading Mustang Ranch group used AMA Byron tapes intrigue passersby quite successful Another benefit besides adding members club getting new people interested rap port can establish mer chants mall Dont ever lose sight effect can have businessmen feel good about presence Jerry Hopcroft editor Bel-Air R/C Flyer writes meeting Bellingham WA public library year having problem finding some place meet try local library school might help whole lot club tried Adopt-A-School program Dave Brown certainly knows young people can superior fliers Lets get kids modeling program Best though Jerrys last line wrote Rumor has mem bers has given up elk hunting because got tired carrying big decoys around Happy Flying April 1986 107 Io Weve discussing two basic sets fundamentals first make model fly second make fly well Gold Basics Flight basics Proper balance point location B Pro per wing/stabilizer incidence angle setting C Proper propeller thrust setting come Silver Duration Basics Lightweight airframe B Correct propeller selection C Correct power selection well limit rubber power Last month covered selection proper balance point good place start about 50% wing chord discussed angular setting difference between wing stabilizer point remember although often measure angles compared reference line top fuselage motor stick difference tween wing stabilizer importance Now ready move third Golden Basic angle set propellerthe angle thrust angle propeller pulls air plane relative airplanes wing stabilizer Once again compare thrust line reference line 2 Do., Tirok efee L1e __7 31g 1 Models usually employ downthrust varying degrees sometimes no downthrust andonceinalongwhileevenupthrust lfwe look model top can also sometimes see sidethrust usually right offset torque basic adjustment however downthrust after gives us following averagerepeat approximateangular settings along having balance point correct place produces model will fly ABlaaoAnnCS Poi,tLLo Get picture angles balance point mind what keeping model air keel nothing else proper wing stabilizer setting al lows properly balanced model glide adequately Given glide downthrust angle controls model under power Lets go back two paragraphs repeat important truth proper combi nation balance point wing stabilizer incidence setting prop thrustangle FLIGHT 0 ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keeps model airplane flying Other Model Supply has aware leaders aerodynamic factors course help out aerospace other industries church Gold Basics guts groups school systems looking Withoutarelativelygood Golden Basics set- way introduce flying models young up model will crash people Lews contribution set three No isnt shape wing tips nor attractive lightweight outdoor models decals No isnt airfoil paint 22 Korda Wakefield 20 job isrepeat isthe Gold Basics scale Daphne 22 Sport make model airplane fly Nothing else Man alive wish could get young ster really see what model flying about Gold Basics what about Know kid could have avoided about five years agony just plain messing around someone taught Golden Basics first started know im portant you launch model have __________________________ mind Gold Basics Watch mod el stalls Gold Basic change can add weight nose bring balance point forward could reduce wing incidence reduce lift possibly should increase downthrust Make adjustments time change adjustment little time Further make sure adjustment remains set cant change shift position its own should model have adjusted trimmed out settings have made described article last months set everything angles given thats reason no two models exactly same built same plan set tings Ive given Junior Flight approximations starting places must go on own find settings suit model perfectly adjust model get fly wellCongratulations Thats great dont stop Experiment settinga little time remember models should prove very popular observe what happens Thats way Ive heard good things about can really learn lot could follow three kits available satisfied have package postpaid along 1986 found best arrangement three IMS catalogue $20 Send check angles probably wont know just what Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber thoseanglesactuallyare Dontworryabout ville CA 95440 can measured frankly quite difficult measure accurately Take good guess enter Keep working Gold Basics inyourlogbookforthatmodelAlsobesure ready start Silver Basics next adjustments permanent month glue shims downthrust wing stabilizer incidences make sure ballast securely attached Okay now have model airplane flying about well can Have Helped ready see what can done make fly long possible involves Silver Duration Basics improve aJun ior Modeler ment will tremendous well get started next month Good NewsToday IMS ____________ some time Lew Gitlow Indoor _____________________________________ 108 Model Aviation Gold Basics