Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
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Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive 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ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations 1986 Mortgage Reduction Program underway Joe Beshar Mortgage Deple tion Director AMA 175 offered plan Executive Council offer ac cepted See page 105 Model Aviation May 1986 letter has mailed chartered club presidents asking ask members work actively elimina tion mortgage National Center Aeromodeling Immediate savings can realized reduction outstanding mortgage Annual interest costs building construction loan run ning about $65000 estimated member can convince non-AMA person contrib ute $5 benefit model avia tion mortgage can chopped half would help entireAMA organi zation present AMA members would pick up challenge reduce mort gage taking money own pockets convincing others worthwhile purpose will huge step forward Can Sure can Are willing Well thats another ques tionone can answer really feel having National Center Aeromodeling Mecca aero modelers greatest things has happened sport ask anyone has made visit RestontheyIl tell you may agree thata bit effort part friends business associates neighbors well worth Give try Pull five dollar bills checks tax deductible Lets work get rid mortgage can convince others activity benfits community should supported Sound Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Community standards acceptable sound levels varied numbers communities some guidelines exist find communi ties writing ordinances around established quite some years ago Environmental Protection Agency Washington DC document actual ly written EPA National Insti tute Municipal Law Officers Washington DC approved September 1975 document consists fifty-eight pages quite obviously will reproduced its entirety magazine interested obtaining complete document may ordering PB262 005 Model Community Noise Control Ordinance US Department Commerce National Technical Information Service Springfield VA 22161 cost $1195 reason looking over docu ment live areas have yet enacted ordinances can get involved public hearings nor mally take place before enactment new laws way may have some chance influence ordinances restrictive outline document does contain figures decibels distances appear finalized laws words assignment figures need get deeply involved Other Federal documents fact set figures certain operations activities need certain what figures model aeronautics follow some parts document pertinent understanding communities get basics noise ordi nances Purpose Model Community Noise Control Ordinance model ordinance intended basic tool communi ties both large small can use con struct noise control ordinances suited local needs conditions complete model ordinance including optional provi sions perhaps suitable larger communities populations about 100000 Smaller communities large communities limited resources may wish adopt provisions address pressing noise problems important commu nity ensure provisions adopted realistic relation local needs con ditions provisions consistent another other local law State Federal law pro visions clear otherwise well drafted enforcement problems will mini mized Background model ordinance outgrowth Federal Noise Control Act 1972 49 USC 4901 et seq tremendous increase interest regarding noise abatement control act has precipitated existing community noise ordinances based outmoded model ordinances and/or common law approach noise control relies ex clusively difficult-toenforce nuisance provisions Au find fact also causes difficulty encounter defend ing ourselves model ordinance preserves common law Article VI provisions pro hibiting noise disturbances also contains definitive performance standards motor vehicles other sources community noise increase reliable monitoring equipment available local governments coupled definitive standards incor porated local noise control ordinances should result ordinances easily enforceable have past Au another handbook published yet have supposed contain chap ters legal basis noise control health effects noise various enforce ment approaches Although model ordinance will stand alone legal document proper enforce ment depends upon development code recommended practices rules regulations give general specifi cations sound-measuring equipment measurement methodology doc ument should also provide detailed proce dures measurements taken certain provisions ordinance such AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Directon John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordlnator Joyce Hagero Comptroller GlseleJeckson 0 Competition Service Director Micheline Madison S Nets Geneni Manager ncs Mankowaldg special Seivicee Dlmctor Carl MaroneyS Membership Diractor Carol MerfeldO Special Events Directo- Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Directoe- Geoff Styles S Technical Dlmctor Sob underwood @ Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Directoi Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 94 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA ProSident Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L Mortgage Reduction Program AMAs Executive CouncIl equIvalent toe Board Directors basIcally composed President Executive Vice President Executive Dlractor 11 distrIct VIce PresIdents offIcers provIded apace month AMA News publIcation What say space however matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author vIews may may represent official position AMA ExecutIve Council motor vehicles stationary sources assist communities development code recommended practices EPA preparing model code com pleted will made available recipients model ordinance Waiting Policy Regarding Levels model ordi nance recommended values sound lev els performance standards have omitted cases Suggested times curfews hours conduct activities operation equipment have also omitted reason omissions drafters ordi nance feel no single number can chosen provision would appropriate types com munities community has its own set environmental health economic other goals wishes attain community also has its own configuration noise sources impact wishes control level extent such control fully within local purview course localities will wish consider technical practicality economic reasonableness sound levels chosen However regulation ofnoise pollution protection public health welfare major legal basis control must carefully considered determination per formance standard noise levels hours curfew Continuing document see underSpecific Provisions Article Ill Defi nitions 2 Section 3229 Definition Sound term sound generally used operative word ordinance ratherthan term noise avoid prob lem associating noise sound disturbing unwanted attendant possibility order prove violation ordinance proof must given sound has indeed disturbing unwanted Because substantive provi sions ordinance have narrowly drawn often contain objective criteria proof additional subjective element unnecessary Under 3223 find Powered motor vehicle means self-propelled air borne waterborne landborne plane vessel vehicle designed carry persons including limited model airplane boat car rocket Section 6211 Article VI Prohibited Acts lists .operating permitting operation powered model vehicles create noise disturbance across residential real property boundary pub lic space within noise-sensitive zone between hours pm ____am following day Maximum sound levels public space during permitted period operation shall conform set forth residential land use Table 1 Section 81 shall measured distance feet meters point path vehicle Maximum sound levels residential property noise-sensitive zones during period operation shall governed Section 81 Section 6216 respectively Au table shows typical format charting levels 6216 defines noise-sensitive zones hospi tals etc above sections ordinance pro vide some information may useful understanding source of local laws perhaps means part ordinance-making procedure area Comments questions welcome regard As stated earlier quite impossible reproduce entire document publication Other Matters Last time out mention muffler made 05 120 four-stroke engine muffler tried Enya 120 did job failed mention basic muffler made Enya little different dimen sions expected stack comes Enya larger Fourstroke engines perceived being quieter two-cycle engines terms sound certain frequencies may quite true interested decibel level top rpm very little offer terms quietness reason engines also need attention muffler shown last article effective reducing dBA level four-stroker month drawings provided can machine OS MAX 60 75 4-cycle Rest muffler same OS 120 T 1/2 -IL 8mm thread 32 TPI will work used lock nut cut 1 taper own have necessary workshop access Machining fairly simple however will need able cut metric threads muffler gem designed William G Carter Rt 3 Box 1 28A Central SC 29630 authorizes individual reproduction muffler Anyone desiring produce quantity should get touch Will above address drawing shows assemblies 05 120 OS 60 75 Enya 120 Saito 120 some changes dimensions muffler could adapted other engines Now need comparable efforts get us way two-cycle engines Surveying Flying Site first foremost question comes up dealing sound local field means establishing whether operating reasonable sound levels community has standard use can begin have no standard will probably best off using minimum found communities couple basic positions have consider measuring sound assumes have access sound level meter use field Accuracy ability calibrate before reading essential trying substantiate levels compliance laws interested getting refer ence figures field operation need critical Simpler meters such Radio Shacks will serve purpose live area has existing sound noise codes will need consult law determine re quires take readings going find some simply state figure specified distance sound source such common distance fifty feet will some cases state acceptable reading would order 65 dBA working figure proceed check aircraft operating field meet what ever criteria establish should barred operating Some codes going specify entirely different options difficult us prohibits exceed ing certain level boundary property Again may figure such 55 65 dBA either side flight path may good shape until out turnaround areas flight zone fact life fields such continually fly outside pro perty lines case situation Continued page 99 Muffler Saite 120 4-cycle Drill tapDrill eight 3/32 holes Cut withfor 6-32 nipple lly spaced 10 taper-n Plus 5435323/8j'1/2 0 5/8--j*---- 11/2 _______1Drill 3/32 10mm thread2 1/2"1for rivet NF 24 will workto hold plug Constructed 3/4 aluminum rod Muffler OS Enym 120 4-cycle Engine ....constructed 1/28 pressure aluminum rud 0 rpm DrHI 1/84 tap 8mm thread 6-32 nipple Drilleight 3/32 holes 11mm 00for exhaust ll 3/32hole thru body 1/2429 tlerend plug jIPs/ia 123/s Z __ - Rivet 3/32 wire WI 1/21~1/8 Plug 21/2 25/8 *To make proper size thread aluminum cut shaft 009 undersze420 * * Increase dimension 3 1/2 Enys 120 4-cyl July1986 95 Adopt-A- School Marlin Kinning Heres what club has accomplished full year before AMA proposed Adopt-A-School program Joint Mili tary RIG Flyers Club already working school system Vista CA Unified School District An adult evening class first ever district being taught Club President Frank Smith successful effort brought club excel lent publicity eight new members Local newspaper coverage really enhanced club image gave sport model aviation boost background set stage bigger effort Already known principals teachers within district FrankSmith quickly received approval hold flying demonstration school test pro ject short fifteen minute program led demonstrations several schools Vista District accompanied informative talk full enthusi asm presented way students could enjoy accept basic details airplanes being demonstrated discus sed simple terms reactions airplane control surfaces com pared everyday functions familiar objects course questions kids soon revealed wide variety interests such what makes fly fast high what fuel used maneuver explained ground using rubber-powered model pur pose followed hy radio controlled model inthATAAfo~he flying six-foot wingspan flew slowly equipped flaps p fourstroke engine making control short take offs landings exceptional Finished red white blue US MAIL both sides fuselage entertained kids showed up well safe flying altitudes children involved being en couraged give thumbs-up sign pilot asked should take off now Enthusiasm reigned teachers very impressed safe careful attitudes demonstrators child given small Goldberg glider Carl Goldberg Mod els supplied easily-assembled air planes price club could afford simple gift Joint Military Flyers Goldberg Models greatly apprecia ted Can imagine hundreds thankyou letters shapes sizes hundreds kids San Diego County program has successful club receiving numerous requests schools within district same support Luckily club members willing able conduct programs An unexpected twist took place club learned teachers using flying demonstrations re wards place scheduled movie field trip Future bookings soon extended several months ahead allowing club establish firm calendar During 1984 3500 school children Vista District participated Joint Military Flyers programs led Principal Crestview Elementary School becoming sufficiently interested sport joined club Principal John Ivey built models Frank Borman both much younger quickly came understand appreciate whatthe young sters school could gain being involved aeromodeling As result Mr Iveys direct involvement arranged club actually adopt Crestview School formalities procedure completed Certificate Adoption issued San Diego County first time non-profit club accomplished thisa new piece history written adoption ceremony took place out doors large display airplanes ar ranged tables key people district club hand along kids school Model flying basics briefly explained thet Telemaster took air under control Club President Frank Smith great demonstration hundreds eyes glued airplane children took part giving own flight demon strations using Goldberg gliders truly successful day Principal John Ivey followed up day sending interest survey parents Based re sponses day evening classes insti tuted Field trips local manufacturers Kraft Williams Bros etc planned Parents required accompany child evening session Soon pro gram high gear club branched out again get other schools exposed fun benefits Clearview experience benefits have accrued club have positive reputation entire county Kids see club members street thank Just wave give thumbs-up sign can measure potential growth career choices young people may make got started because AMAchartered club cared enough club can too Drop line find out about will helping self club district country AMA Film Library Presently stock 19 films can rented AMA Chartered Clubs Open members $10 additional $50 deposit requiredAllarel6mmand color sound partial listing follows Send preaddressed stamped business-size No 10 envelope Film Librarian Academy Model Aeronautics full listing films order form Wings & Things Music no narration General interest British-made film Greatfor age group Excellent coverage types model flying About 25 mm long Fly Em Break Em Fix Em Scale model flying Rhinebeck NY Produced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Company About 20 mm long 1971 RC Aerobatics World Champion ships Doylestown PA story first time event held US AMAs first professionally-produced film About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Choppers Showing history con struction flying RC Helicopters Continued page 109 96 Model Aviation Crestvlew Elementary School children have fun Goldberg Gliders furnished Joint Crestvlew Elementary School children andMilitary RC Flyers Club during Adopt-AFlight Instructor Tony Chlboucas watchSchool ceremonies gliders pro Intently airborne model does some basicvided Carl Goldberg reduced cost maneuverswere Instant hit wIth students Photo courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper o courtesy Blade-Tribune Newspaper Young students Crestvlew School Vista CA watch RC flight demonstration during Adopt-A-School ceremonies Photo courtesy Times-Advocate Newspaper Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Home 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094 Work 716 631-6314 may right column May issue MA dis cussed proposed change length VP columns its possible ramifications touched several nerves out among folks mailbag readily proves Para mount among comments writers wanted see changes suggested None felt VPs needed full page district columns Kenneth D Wilson aviation historian author Piper PA-8 Sky Cycle Naval Aviation Museum articles Model Aviation wrote very nice letter stating felt magazine should continue carry kinds articles asks very interesting question should membership have go else butto AMAs ModelAviation magazine learn history airplanes model make sport model aviation great Good question needs answer way can think answer direct attention various forms modeling embraced Academy Free Flight arena see aircraft have abso lutely no resemblance what Ken talks about save commonalties wing tail fuselage propulsion unit due regards soaring types also see Indoor Outdoor Scale Control Line circles see aero batic ships mostly like no full-scale ship ever Combat models Speed models Team Racers resemble full-scale air craft about much turnip resembles cow also see Carrier does re semble full-scale aircraft course have Control Line Scale Indoor models wisp-like ventures hang long periods time ceiling highest sites resemble no fullscale aircraft least until Gossamer series can said have copied Indoor models too have Indoor Scale Radio control Pylon racers resemble loosely full-scale counterparts least Formula aircraft Pattern aircraft very slowly beginning re semble full-scale Most helicopters re semble full-scale ships Sailplane activity part has little connection its fullsize brothers seems showing degree change However average sport ship aircraft flown very largest proportion AMA members gen erally collection four basic require mentswing tail fuselage power source So what have said Ken right way must look vast majority interest just minority build fly Scale-type aircraft large minority way sense balance look enough Scale information interest preponderance Enough construction feature whet appetite build over-indulgence words photos Ken right am Thank Maddy Received nice letter Maddy Weiss reporting Hans Weiss Memorial Race Hans owner Wilshire Mod el Center Santa Monica CA until untimely death year half ago race named Hans well Maddy tell own words Hans Weiss Memorial Race has come gone What would young sailplane enthusiasts fly slope Hughes Hill ll bring out dumps day week contest 23rd March particularly enjoyable First place winner Steve Garland flying Hans old plane Eismann Focus gotvery choked up couple minutes big hugs kisses made worse Still all. great day fed 120 hotdogsand sixgallonsofsuperhomemade chili Everybody great time wind marginal class unlimited laughter cheers spontan eousTwas great day everybody looking forward next much love gratitude give support laughter tears Maddyhastaken overthe store runningit manner made what Hans helm Maddy love wish best come Traveling Summer like take vacation get away day-to-day rigors work eat sleep Its great fun Some will goingtothe Natsforyourvacations someto mountains streams what have vacation trip should take New England states wantto recommend side trip will knock hat off New Hampshire state loaded scenic splendor situated just about middle state nice little town known Plymouth Plymouth side street called High house number 28 awaits shock modeling career home yep home Dick Ruth Sherman Home modeling museum likes just aint never seen entry home virtually over whelmed manikin outfitted uniform early-era flight attendant tourthrough housefrom pointon modeler better week Disneys places want tour virtual Camelot modeling must phone ahead get appointment Usually day two advance notice enough give Dick Ruth little better breakthan can home wont have go through alone love act tour guides best part its free phone number ask 60353623 59 dont dare call collect Toledo 1986 really shouldnt write about Toledo having said anything much about MS show last January Pasadena CA excuse rather severe physi cal problem developed aboutaweekafter show no fault show some things should have done just plain got away Toledo WeakSignals have again done themselves proud another extravaganzas about radio control jammed aisles hundreds manufacturers dealers immaculate models display competing awardsthis show really can seen three days available reason being let AMA membership beat mind body answers questions hold onto until show time rolls around question membership class disabled people again presented time couple apparently good means proving permanent disability Several members hit verbally issue increasing length VP columns expense some other article lengths None wanted happen finest time show least award presentation time rolls around year privilege presenting AMA Distinguished Service Award Karen Wayne Yeager very outstanding efforts associated first World Championships Radio Con trol Pylon Racing Wayne director event handling necessary chores professional manner Karen chief starter meet person raised voice complaint over starting procedures Karen Wayne may justly proud joint award other award gave Presi dents Legion Honor presented out standing service AMA heavy consideration financial support Academy Past recipients award Frank Garcher 1982 Hazel Sig-Hester 1983 Barbara Renuad 1984 Carl Beth Goldberg 1985 year great pleasure present award Dolly Wischer Dolly has things credit add up deserving award has made AMA Cub Bears several years selling oppor tunity turning money over AMA various funds donations manner amount considerable sum Dolly has long veritable workhorse AMA Nats Most sign see excepting few professionally done work Dolly has team managertotheAMA FAI ScaleTeam fortwo consecutive teams sorting out associated problems seeing everyone right place right time ready fly called Dolly bless may continue many years July1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Al Schaeffer Flying Dutchmen Aero Team manager member AMA Safety Advisory Board writes line drawn regarding insurance coverage newcomers learning fly Also must club member join AMA order AMAchartered club member Al double checked Carl Maroney insurance expert answers member club flying model club field two kinds insurance effect insurance coverage individual also insurance blanket club member hands transmitter prospec tive new member introductory basis supervision guest non-AMA member protected policy should himself injured club also protected one-time-only basis ever non-member guest pro tected own activity non-AMA member never covered own actions insurance AMA does currently have one-month liability coverage guest allow him determine iftheywantto enter hobby new member covered after paying dues pays dues field No dues money received Head quarters along proper application until An AMA-sanctioned contest contestant pays CD exception ordinarily new member covered until head quarters receives dues money Regarding club member being re quired belong AMA matter will vary club club club can make such rules itself club accepts members AMA license ask club mention such members asAsso date Members its annual renewal forms Such club members have absolutely no insurance coverage own actions However lots clubs issue memberships wives children non-fliers etc no risk provided associate member does no flying John Houbener editor important Saginaw Valley RC Club newsletter Val ley Flyer writes paper am creasingly dismayed ads various clubs proclaimingCome seeJoe Blow flyhis 1/2 size plane wing span 28 feet weight 150 pounds AMA has limits what point does AMA govern ment step PS contest director am spectator plan let some RC pilot fly such non conforming aircraft give courtesy half hour notice can get over next township before takes place Amen John too dont want either AMA IMAA giant scale got together two years ago peacefully decided 55-pound limit Both encourage model exceed 40 pounds AMA insurance will cover up 55 pounds model flown over weight AMA insurance zilch Further aircraft i5 permitted fly AMA-sanctioned fun-fly two things happen AMA sanction void therefore two Contest Director running fun-fly will qualify free AMA license following year efforts AMA sanction void insurance coverage club organi zation void Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writesl mailed dues back February re ceived card no magazine doesnt take two months forthe subscription quit dues expire shouldnt take three months get name back computer magazine Dennis Ill check magazine right away Dont get upset .. Meet Loren HoIm important AMA Frequency Coordinator District VI two pretty daughtersMirinda left Michelle right Loren operated computer systems last Chickopee Nats F3D Pylon Racing World Champs followed Michelle helped scores Mirinda helped computer systems John Thompson District XI Control Line Contest Board member nationally-rec ognized newsletter editor writes am opposed separating Control Line contest boards What Control Line needs re duction fragmentation increase Separation rules-making process several groups will further separate CL mod elers exact opposite what striving two names added Mortgage Honor Role Mr Jim Larkin Evergreen AL Mr Dick Patton Birmingham AL two persons have contributed $500 AMA sole purpose ex tinguishing building mortgage money being forwarded Lynne Girdner AMA Headquarters used no other purpose want see name dry up mortgage send $5 to John Worth Reston Junior Senior member can send $1 $2 qualify Compare weather picture above taken month earlier Pontiac Mi Dave McDonald edi tor Aireport newsletter sent snap Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Clubs Winter Fly Shown Burt Eisenberg Gene Adams Ed West Scotty West Glen Westfall Floyd Loomis Charlie Warman intrepid fliers braving snowy conditions also waiting weather warm up Well its warm now can go fly 98 Model Aviation quicKly winter changes summer monin ago too cola ana winay TiY airplanes istoday April sun shining thetemperature issOdegrees andthese fine People flying model airplanes fun LR April David Higginbotham happily married couple Hueytown AL good friend Glenn Chiidress Gardendale AL Mr Claude Gurieyand Mr JackGamel Theyare sporting theirAvengers Falcon 56s little radios thought would like meet Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Air Show Teams Flying Site Help. issue AMA News Air Show Team directory lists twenty-seven official AMA show teams sup ported AMA model industry teams put model air shows general public promote model aviation attract newcomers hobby teams can provide greater ser vice helping obtain keep flying sites performing before community groups particularly civic officials team can gain greater public appreciation benefits model aviation clean wholesome activity citizens ages promote need flying sites AMA clubs mighttherefore invite air show teams perform localities help dramatize clubs needs Using show team instead putting together make shift club demonstration could effective entertaining Think about itAMA air show teams across country Typically ask base travel expenses gas oil etc perhaps small fee use air show team further clubs local PR effort can real contribution flying site projects Major RC Frequency Effort Underway. AMA deeply involved two RC efforts present first help get model car boat other surface vehicle device operators off model aircraft frequen cies second educate RCers general concerning need servicing equipment transmitters primarily dont become source inter ference others huge boom going sale RC cars has found operating wrong frequencies wrong non-aircraft operators using model aircraft frequencies actually illegal Unfortunately hobby shops either ignorant fact simply dont Sound Cont pg 95 will have consider complying other provisions rules say can exceed given level property line others especially happen complainants levels realistically can much different measured line because much below figure background will affect readings Regardless have check boundaries flying area sure check sides area Check two aircraft air mechan ically similarthat pair such two 60 Pattern aircraft and/or other multiples can get up Learn limits can care Because RC equipment manu facturers have yet marked pro ducts clearly concerning correct use AMA working alert hobby shops car boat operators problem addition coordinating manufacturer effort proper labeling scratching surface pre sent program increasing effec tiveness H undreds mailings ongoing specific contacts being made retail outlets wherever local problem situa tions come attention AMA HQ second effort involves testing RC transmitters trade shows other major events such Nationals Champion ships About five hundred transmitters have checked mid-April pattern consistent about one-third tested outside specifications means need retuning adjustments trained technicians proper equipment program requests local mod elers have transmitters checked testing schedule set up given area intended promote need proper equipment operation present environment future Looking 1988 RC frequen cies come use especially 1991 available need proper operation becomes increasingly im portant because channels will use less separation between Thus transmitter doesnt operate clearly frequency can cause interference problems pre sent Food Thought minimize problems local field clubs might well consider limiting number spacing channels Since will channels available can used time feasible choose combination will minimize interference potential example channels can selected much 80 kHz apart old new equipment can operated together choose combination channels 40 kHz apart though 1991 frequency availability will permit 20 kHz spacing no need cases operate such little separation Therefore given local club situation choice well-separated frequencies could simplest solution what otherwise could very demanding equipment performance requirement safely operate within flying sites have restrictions number aircraft can operate given time Control Line fliers have tougher time ways other fliers meeting some criteria fly out say 70-foot line sometimes size flying site literally available Quite obviously fifty-foot reading does much nearest property line closer footprint Control Line model quite small relative RC-powered aircraft does alleviate problem still airspace can violationof local ordinances Because very nature Control Line models sound suppression Continued page 104 AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA F LYE RS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206 w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON R/C CLUBS BA RN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Apt 102 Tucson 85716602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Re ginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 9560 485-1 91T h 9 16 8w 916 COLORADOUDE 961-2163 N VER AST N Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewood CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 8O9O9w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUT R/C PROPBUSTE RS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203j 739-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Delray Beach FL 33444305 278-921SUN BIRD AST j hn Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGO LAND CIRCLE CUT TE RS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark IL 60181w 312 530-2606 h 312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterioo IA 50701 w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYH AS Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402 w f319 3654527 h 319 366-0126 GO LDEN KERNE LBe d DeBoer 414 South L nn Drive Le mar IA 5101712 546-Z609 Mars KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAG LES Charlie WoIl 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 3A 488-2920 MA4IANLESTRI4 I1u OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodblne Mi 1797 MlcHHANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford Mi 49341616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN NEW YORkTi-lOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 518 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORTH CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 hJ9 1 91847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 134 Ket 8 Central Park Avenue 454095 13 298-1843 HURRIXNES OFCINCIN NATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods Drive dincin nati oli 452425 13 891-21 00SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rock well Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 1086 King Road1311 Mal vein PA1935EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 23 kest Washington Street Nanticoke P 18634717 735-4609FLYING DU1CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading Pi 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Sprin lake Terrace Fairfax VA 21030w 2 634-7218 WAI&JcrON47R0oNS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509 456-235 {h A09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIG1-ITDE MOTEAM Geo e Anderson 12402 105th Avenue Norteast Kirkland WA 98034206 823-8173 July1986 99 Connecticut Main achusetts New Hantpslrire Rhode Island S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Eases Jot VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Green Mountain RCers Inc Green Mountain RCers Burlington VT area club formed 1970 13 members Club members participate community activities giving talks demonstrations local schools putting displays schools providing mall shows demonstrations local ham radio operators Last year school full day devoted aviation club also spon sors least four fun-fly events per year help local hobby shop provide two fun-fly events Some members travel contests other states during 1985 nationals Westover provided help Third Annual Mall Show will held May 31st June 1st University Mall South Burlington VT Champlain Valley Modelers have invited parti cipate mall show club also sponsoring raffle benefit Vermont Heart Fund memory Robert Skip Barrows club member fatal heart attack 1985 present about 35 members seem volved lot activity Maine Model Club Association MMCA consists 13 clubs year March 8 9 presented Fifth Annual Exposition Featured aircraft displays competition trophy first place several categories club displays seminars demonstrations representa tions several hobby shops banquet held Saturday night Holiday Inn good food several good speakers AMA represented President John Grigg Vince Mankowski headquarters District VP Don Krafft An auction held Sunday afternoon John Grigg very capable auctioneer Half pro ceeds wentto reduce mortgagefund attendance year Gordon Light Lou Andrews Both gentlemen long-time modelers delight talk Gordon him origi nal Wakefield models early thir ties Lou Trixter Beam late Forties original Aeromaster1 964 vintage Trixter Beam featured elevator rudder engine control brakes nosewheel steering single channel needs PCM An award went RC Bushpilots having best club display Ed Estabrook received Best Show Award P-40 aircraft officers next year will Scotty Buldoc president Frank Rende VP Sam Wade secretary Bill Chandler treasurer Superior Service Award Superior Service Awards given Mr Arthur Aube Mr Frank Rende Miami Model Club Association Expo Banquet held March 8 Both men long-time modelers active clubs con siderable work younger people very pleased able present award gentlemen sible interference problems explaining phase-in plan club contact person should have received about 1st April have seen ask see sent out information hope people take time read material took considerable time expense produce mail Featured Clubs month least club will featured included will photo club patch names club officers brief summary club events activities Model Aviation Day Model Aviation Day being planned November 9 Halifax Country Club will dis plays seminars flying demonstrations weather permitting District meet ing hope have Geoff Styles AMA headquarters attendance will open general public fact plan invite school children area will displays talks beginner-type models As mentioned planning stage watch column information Coming Events OSam Championships Westover AFB July 3 4 5 6 should ten people England will compete 0 Flying Aces Club Nationals Geneseo NY near Rochester know District may interest District modelers See May ModelAviaf ion sanction notices information both above events 100 Model Aviation 1985 officers Maine Modei Ciub Association Mr LOU young hh winning gum inboard tunnel huii Mr ArthurAube receiving Superior Service Award AMA Vice President Don Krafft Some wives received fiower arrangements lending theirsupportto husbands participated Maine Expo Lto R Mrs Gordon LIght Mrs William Chandler Mrs John Smith Mrs Harry Peddle Mrs George Denauit Mrs Donaid Krafft Mrs Richard Sherman Some members Green Moun tain RCers Someof RC Bush Plioteand partoftheir winning ciub dispiay Mr Frank Rends son Nicki Franks Superior Service Award Radio Brochure V-P Newsletter have sent out document explaining some pos 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 Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Keamey St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 cory Dr Torns River NJ 08783 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 RabbIt Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd. Hicksviiie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Metaphorically speaking experienced bodily No 3 stall maneuver 3 weeks ago landed Bellevue Lenox Hill Hospitals Manhattan separating period office typewriter say nothing busy telephone hence short report am pleased report ever am now carefully navigating around apartment anxious rejoin outdoor phase great world model aviation WRAM Jamboree Toledo Show hope enjoyed above extravaganzas thought WRAM Show best ever hope agree Both real credit clubs knock themselves out serve model aircraft enthusiasts far wide Ohio e Pennsylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 804 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corny Heitman SR 108 North Hoigata OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrsn Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Lets face some purists will come up least hundred reasons join AMA basic fact people join simply insurance year insur ance coverage reduced million dollars model boats cars ex cluded self-insured amount increased $150000 means AMA pays first $1 50000 claims out own treasury premium still went up about $250000 fairly lucky past year reading newspaper lately has little concerned near future unaware insurance crisis USA right now must have head sand lost island some outside District Ill southwestern Ohio seeing parades can celled threatened cancellation result unavailability liability insur ance spiraling rates recent open ing-day parade Cincinnati sured about $50 recently three years ago couple hundred last year years insurance sought lowest quote over $2000 Weve read frequently munici palities entire police fire depart ments grounded due lack liability insurance sometimes due unavailability often due extremely high cost After reading doesnt take much foresight concerned about falls renewal AMA membership liability policy Unless something changes mosphere insurance industry could face tremendous increase cost worse no insurance available certain degree Ive always little hesitant playwhat its game no end ifs realistic case Ill play game better prepared make decisions behalf AMA What cost one-million-dollar policy increase five fold $2000000 plus cost Should simply pass cost increase members form dues increase should settle lesseramountof insurance Howmuch less much increase cost atten dant increase dues should accept before considering reduction policy limits far should go retain insurance membership questions need answered need opinion options exploring become effectively self insured through establishment captive insurance company involves need some capital up front fund about $500000 start like amount first few years does entail some risk long run given continuation past claim history has potential lend stability insurance needs future go route should raise capital needed meantime perhaps some thing can try improve situation need start campaigning some form legal remedy problem opinion courts legal system have created monster unchecked could destroy economic system Ironically Ive told illegal AMA nonprofit organization lobby political reform However apparently perfectly legal us join take part association organizations fighting just such reform fact liability reform tort reform commonly referred hot subject government circles days lends reason forAMAtoget involvedAMAs involvement panel discussions meet ings involving high-ranking government business leaders through such organiza tion attendant elbow-rubbing can have beneficial effect seek flying sites other area familiarity us such people could helpful So whats problem ask Well like always takes money join such group no guarantee investment will bear fruit matter may never know involvement did good will cost $2000 $5000 plus whatevertime spent staff get involved Should shouldnt question As organization faced setting priorities establishment management of programs maintenance insurance must number priority list followed closely need flying sites Toledo showwas its usual chaoticself again year large crowds mod elers admiring handiwork peers contemplating wares com mercial exhibitors Id like thankthose brought RC transmitters calibration check Unfortunately very large percentage transmitters pro cessed sufficiently out tolerance cause problem used after 1991 creates dilemma Frequency Com mittee make use such radios against AMA rules after 1991 thereby pro tecting better newer equip ment forcing replace older equipment significant expense allow continued use older radios except contests let clubs sort out problems using multiple pin system Another well-received booth Toledo CompuServe ModelNet booth manned Doug Pratt ModelNet CompuServe special interest group net work dedicated modelers organized AMA through Doug have per sonal computr modem will probably find informative fun Johnnie Clemens asked send special invitation District Ill members attend years Nats 50th AMA Birthday shindig summer Lake Charles Hope see Saying month better have lion head army sheep sheep head army lions July1986101 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 45 themi come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLING BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE E TO CALL Eastern9amNoon lpm3pm CentralBamilam Noon2pm Mountain7amlOam llamlpm Western6am9am lOamNoon regretthenecessityforzonesotherthan East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okayto call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Ohlawarn riel 01 Columbia @ Maryland 0 North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District V Vice-Prqsident 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 iesoclate Vice Presidents Robert S Baburo 117 OIls Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicoburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lefrancolo 465 Chlnquopin Tr Chrlatlonnburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charlea Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclvllle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5986 Surprise Today 7 April note mail took surprise seems along authorization add few lines VP column also requirement get text editor week earlier issue reading July cover date means text reach Reston Monday 14 April does get does get printed orderto sure getting need get mail tomorrow Locallymail goes out once dayin evening Always some sort rush big problem try schedule things such getting film out arranging other data date becomes impossible change entire content months column altered New Flying Sites situation criti cal regard flying sitesit appropriate take notice new ones become available 7 June opening ceremony Huntersville NC Information has come Craig Sloan VP Metrolina Control Line Society very active CL group Charlotte area has instrumental getting site Geoff Styles AMA headquarters District VP hope present ceremony area please come site modeling activitiesnot just Control Line will static displays flying dis plays initiate new site have questions relative site contact Craig 3911 Medallion Drive Charlotte NC 28205 call 704-535-4569 Public Suppport Raymond Lefrancois great group Montgomery County VA have really good thing going have new club just recently chartered taking off big way have started build up interest indoor modeling several members group long-time Control Line fliers ongoing interest really bigthingis club operating glider class Christiansburg Armory Before long will entire new group active soaring present time sixteen class group getting support Virginia National Guard meeting place Montgomery County Parks Recreation flying sites etc recently youth-oriented activities donation Blue Ridge Chapter Ameri can Institute Aeronautics check presented Walter OBrien James Marchmam engineers Virginia Tech members AlA seems some excellent combination Jim Rug giero editor fine newsletter Plan View Speaking Soaring have need list clubs District within competition range District have interest RC Soaring club would like informed contests along lines drop card will forward list Activity growing extent would good have some coordination Flying Site Hazards often hear about various hazards around flying sites high tension lines seem move closer whenever happen flying big oak keeps moving over field catches models especially free flight water hazard end runway other things ruin day following item tale hazard different Bee Line newsletter Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Tom Lucas editor field will closed flying Saturday April 5th will abso lutely no flying until after 5 pm April 8910 11th April 14th thru 25th can use field go woods Army will using woods training exercises will booby traps other such devices woodsStayoutl lfyouloseyourplaneinthe woods will have notify army get out life save may yours No kidding Also no flying April 18 19 20th about hazard think have rough field Summer Fun western mountains District IV among beautiful world local folk would place number can enjoy moun tains during summer get some good flying same time Check Model Aviation contest schedule ask around contests fun-fly events summer along ridge line Bristol VA has asanctioned Soaring meeton 19-20 July Valley RC Club has aJumbo Fly-In 6-14 June Harrisonburg VA High Country Soaring Society has Soar-In 21-22 June down Asheville NC Keep eye peeled events down way lot family-related activities great place enjoy vacation still get some aeromodeling activity Another area attracts visitors excellent location terested slope soaring Nags Head NC site Jockey Ridge State Park largest sand dunes eastern coast Just north Kill Devil Hills Wright Brothers National Memorial Some finest beaches anywhere will keep family occupied slope tire can always take course hang gliding same place nice able combine things get family out enjoy precious time off Does help keep bit har mony.. Bealeton VA another aviationoriented locations great place visit feel like doing little bit RC Scale flying same time site two contests held year approximately same format scale competition day Satur day half day Sunday Saturday evening outstanding cookout steamship round beef couple kegs Sunday afternoon filled watch ing Flying Circus put nostalgic show flying old aircraft fliers performance makes fun-filled afternoon AMA air show teams also per form part show two occasions Howard County RC meet 28-29 June DCRC meet 13-14 September Come Better yet come both Contest Schedules have report done VP another District commenting District largest number members larger area has over 300 sanctioned contests year opposed example approximately 100 contests District IV Besides number people forgets major factor figures have between five six months throughout District whole outdoor competition virtual ly nonexistent Considering number people geography weather would guess pretty much par fliers California Competition growing problems run areas popula tion centers widely spaced dis tance restrictions bother vir tually impossible run major contest given weekend specific category area good likelihood meets sanctioned some parts country have additional contest directors have year would expect see increase sanctions areas just getting sanctioned have recognized meets some time including Helicopter Control Line Indoor Free Flight meets RC events have calendar fly-ins funfly events sanctioned club has CD running contest take effort consider sanc tion Warren Sanders Ed Byerley would very happy oblige Next Month Back schedule another week between writing reading column Quite few clubs individuals beat delay subscribing District IV newsletter put out month interested means keeping up date drop card details give call 804-296-2662 evenings am always home keep trying 102 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Ad rift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poems Rico V Ssuth Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Auoclate Vice Presidents Greg Doe 407 Pony Dr Smymna TN 37167 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomnlce Dr N Charleoton SC 29405 Arthur Johoaon 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micallzzl SR Doese Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shallmar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaIley BrookCircle BIrmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Box 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Moontain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnia Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interiachen FL 32046 Phone 904 684-2517 Spring Comes, can broken props bent landing gear smashed fuselages torn covering splintered balsa etc far hind flying season upon us Use Down Elevator. ead down throttle making inverted low fly-bys advice given editor Pushrod newsletter Reelfoot Aero modelers Union City TN Club Presi dent expert instructor inverted low fly-bys Lowell Lynn No details given can almost visualize what happened invertaphobia in-vert-a-foe-be-ugh . fear applying Upelevatorduringalow inverted pass Crash Etiquette . model pilot supposed act pride n joy dis appears mushroom cloud dust MonoKote fragments balsa chips subject article Bullsheet newsletter Memphis Prop Busters TN First should few seconds silence poor etiquette let out stream cuss words slam trans mitter ground Proper etiquette re quires pilot turn off transmitter return impound area quietly utter something like Oh say old chaps appears Ive pranged aeroplane true crash guru always cool casual despite what feeling inside despite condition craft scattered smoking deep pit field Onlookers should never rush up cry What hap pened inane question tempts restrained guru things un imaginable proper etiquette requires crash guru reply deadly icy stare pure malevolence Proper crash etiquette requires onlooker remain cool also remark about excellent qualities downed craft An offer purchase suitable beverage reaved also within bounds good taste Smakaroony Smack-a-roo-nee . event occurs after RC pilot over comes problem invertaphobia Mississippis Largest. RC Fly-In will held Greenwood MS Sunday June22 Greenwood Leflore Airport Quarter Scale Helicopter Sport Scale Control Line Also program bar beque lunch swap shop full scale aerobatic routines Call Mark Bowie 601 455-4288 info RIC World Flyers. new club fairly small club up operating An 1MM chapter being formed within club Plans being made Third Annual RC World Flying Festival Thanks giving weekend club has approached consider hosting two pres tigious events international significance R/C World Flyers unique stockholders R/C World Florida Inc property owners R/C World may members fact club active sure sign Worlds First Planned Community Modelers now reality right District 5 Dont point gun me. dont fly model over head says Chris Gregory editor Propwash newsletter Chattanooga R/C Club Chris has good safety point Neither guns nor models unsafeuntil misused either can deadly Flying over pits roughly equi valent pointing gun heads pits Dont either Propeilercide pro-pel-ler-side . act sticking ones finger path rotating propeller typewriter. being replaced word processor common device used print club newsletters Now few newsletter editors using computergenerated typesetting software lay out print newspaper format Sunbeam newsletter Orange County Sunfliersis latest first change newest technological ad vance Trac News newsletter Tampa R/C Club FL also taking advan tage new technology Monokotation mo-no-coe-tay-shun . covering airframe MonoKote Editors Choice Award . award given Indian River Kontrol Society FL member writes article forthe club newsletterthat chosen end year editor Editors Choice So far response members has quite good Inversemonokotation in-verse-mo-no-coe tay-shun . result monokotation heat applied wrong side MonoKote Most clubs have trouble. maintainingor keeping flying site have three good ones town available us Wow Good news about flying sites change good news comes Titusville FL Bill Woodward also says scale modelers town have treat Arthur Dunn Airport Seems 1954 Mooney Mite airplane equivalent Nash Metropolitan hangars remember watching little planes fly Birmingham teenager hangars also contain 1940 Culver Cadet 1947 Aeronica Chief French Norad trainer plus some Tele master 40s Piece-of-Cake glider etc belong modelers use field After lot of. fat chewing story telling hangar flying reports deaa bird sight ings Choctaw Aeromodelers Tupelo MS decided honor Doc Edwards naming fun-fly after him So someone suggested First Annual Doc Edwards Memorial Fun-Fly After dawned present some might construe name rushing matters bit since good Doc aint done final act memorialized about yet name contest early can enjoyed honoree debate goes Anybody got ideas Spontaneous dustation. balsa dust particles get inside cockpit immediately after immaculately clean canopy has glued sealed equally clean fuselage dont have flying site. theme mall show put recently Atlanta Drone Society Nineteen mem bers displayed 50 airplanes kept two VCRs running throughout mall show explained public model flying club no model flying site Thats good way use mall show good advantage following pictures taken Mall Show Negamount neg-a-mount . standard feature model airplane engines makes impossible install mounting screws exhaust side engine Negadriver Neg-a-dri-ver . tool mounting screws Negamounts available source Another use no 000 gelatin capsules. protect spare glow plugs capsules form perfect shell around glow plug seal out dirt grime protect delicate filaments take up minimum amount space crowded field kitAmory R/C Modelers MS Monohide mo-no-hide . act building neat manner because feel MonoKote will hide mistakesCurtis Kistler Air Show Teams. constant workers AMA receive little attention efforts spend hours practicing hours driving shows dollars equipment bring joy aero modeling hundreds thousands people year Thanks Snigglet snig-let . word should found dictionary isnt snigglets found above found Propwash edited Chris Gregory Chat tanooga TN Monokotedepartus mo-no-coe-de-par tus . what happens MonoKote first flight after inversemonokotation Bill Mathews Safety Is. using headnot losing head July1986 103 Planes different stages construction make Interesting show planes picture belong Harry Schremp Illinois 0 Indiana lucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents WIlliam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Gakorest Rantoul iL 81886 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 Blil Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 PC trying tell something get ready write tonight jammed up just about write column problem Mr Wheeley moved date up week its time get done quick fix removing piece paper disk drive cured prob lem notes stuckto disk inserted fixed go time read will have attended another council meeting have gotten several suggestions refrain using column council reports since minutes will tell outcome will honor future Anyone really interested enough can write about meeting results will answer questions via mail better mention have lost excellent officer district has worked hard now has resign health reasons Help wish Jim Check frequency coordinator best flying days replace Jim Loren HoIm has stepped down AVP Quincy area take job frequency coordinator will still produce district newsletter clubs Speaking district newsletter hope clubs getting dontadd month add need arises Officers make sure key person club getting Quite often officers mailing list current officers think am going need couple AVPs real soon Im working dont want leave part District 6 coverage way should contact AVP nearest you have question way officer involved great circle information want keep busy Did know Loren has scanner use contests etc suggest give him call 217-223-8498 need just got it looks real nice Make use realize growing rate 110% last_year Thats_pretty good think can better aboiit Lets get out dig up new members didnt get make up have told Pot-O-GoId RC Show West Bend IN winner again year Im sorry able make can see pictures packed models people Looks well-organized show day Anyway plan go next year Well seems WarsawAero Modelers able have seventh annual Frosty Fun-Fly frozen Pike Lake move club field because ice edge lake too thin Doesnt just break heart picture huddle white stuff picture snow Nine clubs represented year Glendale Mall Show Indianapolis must have taken lot team work pull off Heck always trouble club Just joking clubs involved Central Indiana Rotowing Club Indy Sportliner CL Club Indianapolis Soaring Association Indianapolis Westside RC Modelers Indy RC South Indy RC North Indy Eastside RC Modelers Admirals Indy Model Boat Club Pictured beautiful CL P-38 belonging Clancy Arnold just models show mentioned fellow Dick Stamm two columns back asked Season Patch Seems hes sixty-two years old guess got Robert Davison Peru IL just asked patch H es sixty-seven can see Sky Tiger skis pictured below way out flying Im work Now thats way retire will take look picture below will see guy running bucket hand guy disc jockey Captain fun-fly run Prop-Busters RC Club Richmond IN carrying bucket catches egg during egg drop flier can get better score What happens gets egg spend weekend hours local airport because also like full scale has paid off past month have met three modelers just stopping fuel Isnt aviation grand seems have added safety committee guess Ill say something about safety Make sure have checked out models well before start new season After its safer sure saves wear tear Well its time stop know youd rather go flying read anyway As matter fact would See ya field Enough now.. Cont pg 99 can urgent nature commonly believed Having ability move flying sites readily does resolve problem long run committee would like have input Control Line fraternity subject Considerthisan open appeal toall groups pass local problems attempts solve problemswhether successful input vital Response beginning will help aeromodeling solutions start appear Chairman would like thank Mr Don Hyslop Pewaukee WI input Don has provided Committee much material begin re search various documents need background Committee will soon able solicit assistance industry others finding solutions tell us solution fly sailplanes electrics absolutely true simplistic solution fact remains literally millions glow gasoline engines out situation certain continue foreseeable future has considerthat very few electric-powered auto mobiles road point time model aviation just about same position no reason man date demise glow gasoline en gines technology has solved much difficult problems certainly reason expect same results 104 Model Aviation Sound Iowa 0 MIchigan e Minnesota S Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowchsh 6410 Glenwood N Goldes Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbrldge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53705 WIlliam Rohrlng 4494TanglewoodTr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Seam 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 annual journey Mecca RC modeling Toledo over Whew what weekend great time meeting districts modelers too names recount remember promising get Jean Lasiks photo never crossed paths again window seat guys marching out arms full goodies helped Transmitter Evaluation Program know through newsletters clubs ran bus trips can look long tales experi ences Heard good some guys scalping tickets swap shop tables needed wasanew Pattern plane no luck too high too crummy Several District 7 members won awards best show Larry Gordon Flint Wayne Karen Veager awarded recognition plaques superb run ning FAI Pylon added Supe rior Service Award continued con tribution AMA Dolly Wischer joined ranks outstanding ladies AMAs top award Congratulations win ners participants Carl Bud Weber passed away March 21sta significant loss modeling regret never having met him because felt known him longlong time through continual mentioning name areas newsletters struggled side effects treatment cancerand able continue associating local fliers familys help very nearly end loved competi tion helped him pull through occasional crises Bud Nationals Champion RC contributed ideas Pattern flying years will re membered many years pio neer obtaining first privately-owned flying field Wisconsin Pebble Creek Flyers will remember foresight ever use field Russ Knetzger writes can tell person com pany keeps Bud kept best shall miss him too will Toledo kept getting asked about status Battle Creek Nats 1987 Well right now its no field cannot closed full-size traffic Free Flight events cannot held al ready placed Indoor events Chicago made petition Nats Steering Committee Executive Council make 1987 time evaluate wisdom continuing combined Nats year Aero RadIo Club Snow Fly February 21986 idea split off Free Flight events let use ideal sites different time year others Control Line Radio Control can held available sites would possible combined setup suggested combined Nats held least everythree years maintain tradi tion Part fun try see other events Holding split events different times will allow crossover visiting mod elers What think have set up regular District 7 confer ences CompuServe first Wednes day month 900 pm EST opportunity ask complain club should make use data li braries hold lists clubs well other extremely useful information ar ticles ideal newsletters John Hoovener Saginaw has raised question super large models being used attract crowds model flying shows feels because outside AMA safety limits should allowed fly agree because troubles having obtaining insurance dis plays unreasonable got nailed several puzzled members radios failed transmitter evaluation pro gram set up Frequency Committee have done three shows will again Chicago fall What doing gathering data present transmitters use looking three parameters will needed used 1991 failed did meet frequency harmonic band width say units unfit used time its just 1991 can tweaked comply Please dont stick pins photos revenge About 30% out specification CARDS Lansing hosting IMAA Rally Giants Grand Ledge Air port July 17th 20th Make date Visited east coast Florida March Stuart flew Martin County Fliers Field Small world ex-member Indian City guys doing Thump Splash landings due previous days rain Re-Pete got March flights Dripping Toast patch Another date note intended dis trict meeting Grand Rapids fall including visit Geoff Styles AMA HQ run seminar flying fields will must clubs hope deal Nats situation too Glad see clubs safety con scious Please appoint safety officer again year Some clubs using meet ings run checks models being dragged out winter hibernation great idea District Roundup Safety emphasized Twin City Flare-out covers AM/FM epoxy paint insurance 0 Lakeland Flight-lines also pushes same subject Ron advising members read Model Aviation articles S caution Red River R/C Flyer concerning Rusty Thumbs Ed Larsen gives sound advice including good checklist S Clubs building tape libraries Indian City MARCS Iowas River City doing will soon able add AMA Tech Tapes S hope its real 2x2 Scott Wilkinson has finished MISS S Neat idea encourage members used Ken Baturof Romeo RCC Heauctionsthem off. also toggles mind casually driving familiar voice WJ R mentioned Halley Comet being Metro Beach 4OOamTom Smith S St Croix guys warned about impor tance AMA identification insur ance fly contest must wing sport flying inside name tag little confusing S Wives Corner Granite City paper neat what about Big Alex Show 0 Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have set up season-long pro gram Fun Fair series events has overall winner S Big Daddy Speaketh Marshalltown RCers Flyer y seems large hay bales creating downdrafts Wright County Modelers field 6 Delta Darts once again flying Flying Pilgrims Indoor session S Make note Milwaukee Circlemasters Stunt Clinic June 13th 15th shall S Oh No baked goodies Ches saning Swap Meet needed fill out spaces left after flu 0 TRAMPS needing Downstaters events Cherry Capitol World Traverse City really great place visit ask Phillys 0 Vera H uss still pounding out Plane Talk Three Rivers Aero batic Aces 0 great idea sent ValleyAero Modelers have appointed Jim Jilek Frequency Coordinator members can better decide what use new set 0 Oval Office EISSs President Man says cant done should get out way man whos doing Keep Thinking Battle Creek 87 July1986 105 Milwaukee Annual Showlargest mIdwest Gialdini Photo Jack Finn about launch Scooter season-end fun-fly Arkansas siana 0 New Menics homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dennie BaIl 1636 Hlnton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison SOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartlenville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 DavId Dr Metairle LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovia NM 88101 Frequency Coordinstor Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 $$$$$$$$this just grins$$$$$$$$ tax time aware bumper sticker asks Have hugged kids late ly Since nice people am sure have being avid modelers maybe should sport bumper stickers ask Have Squeezed Glue Tube Late ly little grin above can really become serious get near accepted over-the-hill age arthritis makes painful stiff fingers squeeze glue tube let give younger folks bit hope senior years Weve got bunch ofgood ole boys emphasis old Dallas area using airplane modeling cure aches pain age fun guys refer themselves Geritol Squadron unofficial group dont figure have time left attend meetings arent sure anyone would live complete term office elected officers about 15 16 really expert old-time modelers sport flying caps Geritol Squadron Age can beautiful truly beautiful see bunch old guys helping other teaching newcomers proper ways fly just enjoying heck out lifethrough aeromodeling Bill Martin Geritol Squadroli came morning bring photos Jim Findley also Geritol Squadron successful RC scale Focke-Achgelis-61 Autogyro gyro built plans April 1975 Model Builder Magazine Jim Findley kidder says already up 1975 magazine reading Needless say gyro crowd pleaser day has flown 34 times Samuell Park East model airport Bill Martin handling control sticks havent seen fly myself Dannie Ball District 8 roving AVP acted witness keep old guys honest younger folks wonder what us older folks just give us model airplane kit knife some fast-drying glue remember havent whole lot time silly flying cap turn us loose Well entertain ourselves Geritol Squadron gets together Friday eat Chinese food because say reminds modelinga couple hours want some Great news AMAers trouble time being reported because wrong strictly illegal frequencies RC equipment being sold used operating RC cars has really become serious problem hopefully something realistic finally being done about Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference very important meeting held AMA Frequency Committee meeting attended members Frequency Committee dominant transmitting receiving equipment manufacturers sev eral distributors also several us representing active retailers country same time several us also represented AMA its members good group After lot creative discussion agreed manufacturers radio con trol transmitters putapermanentand prom inent message panel transmitters stating what might used illegal use other purposes am very happy see action also proud feel insistent see done wish better method solving problem dont know what might no practical way police places radios might sold might used sure best idea far would like thank everyone attended meeting lending time intelligence toward helping solve serious problems safety have ever faced can help making sure everyone sells RC equipment area knows havoc could caused improper use would sure hero just prevented accident hero Important District 8 Input After lot talk folks New Mexico am appointing very personable experi enced fellow Associate Vice President general area choice Chuck Wood As kidded ChuckatToledo anyone devoted enough go Clovis MN Toledo see its done cant bad can address him Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 phone 505-762-4673 or work number 505762-4340 fine AMAers general areawillfind Chuckeasytotalkwithand experience editor Clovis MADS newsletter can perhaps help solve problems Get acquainted Chuck Contrary what think have wanted AMA Associate Vice President no declared duties responsibilities AVP feeling has silly give out title no real duties Since have so-called AVP system am trying put together select group will help putapurposetothe title suggestions to new AVPs will greatly appreciated trying build something better out sparkling District 8 hope have AVPs together big District 8 meeting Dallas June firstand also leaders thinkers other phases activities meet ing will Fret Recreation Center 6950 Belt Line Road Hillcrest north Dallas building will open 9 am will start meeting promptly 10 am have lot ground plow will showing newest AMA movie Diamonds Sky plus giving out some well-earned awards Fretz Center can handle about 300 us folks Id sure like see full especially club officers model airplane shakers movers Besides costing $250 please help us get moneys worth Foranyotherinfoyou needonthe District Meeting call Randy Randolph 214-3817624 call Johnny Clemens daytime except Sunday 214-823-0208 Heart Texas Miniature Aircraft Club has tireless dedicated news letter editor leader latest Prop Wash paper found Have ever driven way flying field before realizing forgot transmitter Have ever slammed car door wing watching field box leak fuel over carpet new car Have ever gotten phone call middle large batch mixed 5-minute epoxy come back discover spent eight hours building two left wings Have Cheer up Some day will accidentally fly clear through tree touching single limb Some day will land successfully just seconds before receiver batteries quit cleaning up find happened elevator servo arm screw missing same day will also probably find that awful crunch back car up pit area rotten board Max Blose promises years experience great hobby luck will probably up dont give up Jim Findley Dallas shows off scale RC Focke-Achgelle-61 Autogiro DIstrict 8 AVP Dannie Ball approaches witness Jim Findleys Scale autogiro very im pressive crowd pleaser air Bill Martin RC controls Ron Stanfield sez FAST Approach newsletter First Arkansas Soaring Team Little Rock have Saturday morning informal meetings once week Burger King enjoy breakfast coffee modeling BS Ive run out space BS now **lPii See Nats Lake Chas*e 106 Model Aviation Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska S NoIh Dakota S South Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1607 Woodtand Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82802 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Vittage KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford Pt Aurora CO 80015 Ruaa Mitier 980 N 3rd Carrlngton ND 58421 Jim Rlcketto 5168 Ctoudso Sioux Faito SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangteo Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 303 922-8107 EvenIng 303 936-3266 As issue coming late May early June weve got bit catch up reporting activities occurred last fall through spring goes Wyoming Dave Shoup Riverton WY sends report 1985 Labor Day Fun-Fly held DuBois APi Some twentysix contestants Wyoming Idaho Mon tana Colorado Nebraska braved winds rain get flights Mother nature won weekend battle plans underway like event next year DuBols Fun-Fly Included stand off Scale Old Timer events indicated pictures Nebraska Gale Sherman chairman Grand island Modelers Association Mall Show Committee reports February malI show success lots models shown lots spectators enjoying demonstrations covering techniques AMA handout lit erature Good job Grand island As promised June issue follow ing picture introduce newAssociate Vice-President Nebraska Frank Clanke Frank has very short time contact clubs state would expect him sharinga lot information area Any infor mation yet about another Nats Nebraska Frank president Beatrice Tender Props married has three-year-old son isa heavy equipment operator has Air Force service background has studied aerospace science Frank flies types RC planes simple trainer types quarter scale has converted garage 822 x 24 foot model hangar wife reports needs TV bed make homel Just kidding Frankactually wife supports hobby learning fly RC Sig Kadet Weicome aboard Frank Nebraska clubs put Frank mailing list Colorado recently received success information pictures Jefco Aeromodlers February Auction fact enough put together picture essay share now Mrs Judy Gerken secretary club gives Jefco Newsletter Editor George UI rich compliment comments AMAs Executive Committee attendance editor George known Chief has tremendous factor putting club map started exchanging newsletters various clubs across country including some east midwest Some thought still engaged range wars fearing scalps assured ctvt lized fly model airplanes hold meet ings like other clubs assurance well taken own Executive Council AMA felt safe holding meeting right Denverthey felt safe coming club auction impressed much made several columns VP section Model Aviation May 1986 material column comes several helpers month fol lowing first Im proud introduce through following words Barbara McGinnis wife shares special recognition award another Dis trict IXs great women modelets through column Barbs Report As old adage goes Behind great man great woman same must true various AMA organizations must numerous women out giving us modelers full support some few women will recognized column representative women fundamental group suc cesses Mrs Joan M Alyea Pueblo CO has active modeling since early Sixties Besides giving 100% support husband Dale has Free Flighter has involved RC since 1980 member AMA 1MM charter member chapters 90 124 vice presi dent MM 124 AMA Safety Advi sory Board attributes herwritingability has contribut ing writer column Other related writing activities include Editor Giant Scale National Newsletter columnist IMAAs High Flight contributing writer RC Modeler Model Aviation Model Airplane News past editor Imperial Aces RC Club Sky Corral RC Club currently editor MM Chapter 124 Besides building flying own mod el airplanes has private pilot ratingand Weather RC Flier Joan full-scale aviation historian writer involved scale research drawing scale plans Besides everything else warm friendly person enjoys visiting sharing ideas related sport has secondary school teacher twenty-six years looking forward retirement can devote time aeromodeling July1986 107 Nat Lancaster welcomes executive council members Council treated lunch would believe would travel Den ver freebie iunchl visited Infor mally msny modelers attending auctionNote welcome sign front stagenice treatment Jefcol Grand island Modelers Association 1986 mail display Ken Skarniaks scratch bulit 1/ scale super cub Model features op erating Fowier flaps Enya 1 20R 4cycle engine Keith Martin owner Baron helicopter Joan Aiyea will awarded AMAAward Appreciation special contributions modelers District IX Congratulations Joan appreciated Arizona fornia S Hawaii S Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Pnaldenta Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lea Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langtois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhilanI St Pukalani Maui Ht 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chuta Viata CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 916 382-1962 gratifying see manyof taking interest AMA letters news letters read Based letters agree philosophies goals AMA Like strongly interested flying site problems would like see AMA area youd also like see equitable representation AMAs districts rather inequities exist now Youd like AMAs spending patterns line its stated goals youd like take strong position matters According frequency-related prob lems appear rise concerned sometimes confused radio problems didnt seem exist few years ago lot have registered complaints about membership renewal problems youve As result input IVe put item agenda next Council meeting examine 105000 AMA members now must renew December 31 packs lot renewal work concentrated part year resultant delays problems Per haps better way AMA membership expired birthday wed able spread re newal workload going examine other possible solutions effort improve hopefully speed up renewal cycle other areas desires clear Approximately half wrote about favor full-page VP columns half against additional space Personally feel space valuable providing AMA information available other source other model airplane magazines available construction articles carry AMA news dont read will find out about what going within AMA also some areas have shown interest really ought Based number ballots received year AMA members dont pay much attention AMA elections Thats real shame should care about AMA leaders As nearly $4000000 corporation AMA truly big business needs run people understand end airplane has propeller need possess just good speaking voice pleasant smile AMA needs run orderly fashion ac cording its own rules bylaws needs run people fully respect rules leaders organization place themselves above rules some have use self-serving way entire organization suffers point best thing future organization orderly change leader ship Thats what AMAs annual elections give us opportunity dont like what going AMA can cause change through elective process follow AMA activities may have already begun feel time has come some change number have indicated AMAs present elective process seems perpetu ate what refer letters good old boy network seem feel discourages new blood entering high office AMA part agree very difficult impossible remove incumbent high AMA office has too things going him regardless poorly dictatorially dishonestly may doing job personally like present AMA nomination elective process allows too much back-room politics dealmaking unusual political arena things have no place organization like AMA least elected AMA official would eventually like become AMA employee goal can person objective decision-making Can separate what good members what best own career aspirations think requirements prerequisites holding high office AMA dont pro vide leadership change According bylaws office AMA President must filled someone . must Leader Member AMA must previously have served member Executive Council Associate VicePresident oras Contest Board Member least year Does sound like Want-Ad President Chief Execu tive Officer nearly $4000000 corpora tion Hardly become AMA President no requirements business knowledge top management skills education past experi ence credibility honesty things required best job sounds likewhatsomanyofyou havecalled itperpetuation good old boy net work AMA President far just figurehead has lot power AMA chooses appoints committees con trols Executive Council meetings has much say about international aspects sport has final word AMA matters thus has lots power can misused personal gain requirements high AMA offices okay years ago AMA just small group out have organized fun flying model airplanes things have changed Land forflying space getting very scarce Laws being enacted considered federal state local level could seriously curtail sport model airplane industry has grown big business AMA dependent other cope conditions AMA needs leadership person proven skills dealing successfully complex social economic government-related problems Yet requirements high AMA office dont reflect needs Maybe its time change Maybe AMA needs examine its leadership its entire leadership structure Maybe AMA needs use its 50th anniversary land mark towards beginning next 50 years will AMA 5 50 years now depends upon what today quality its future leaders realize AMA mem bers because insurance because flying fun dont really care about administrative aspects sport dont compete air planes have very little interest anything other own personal aeromodeling activities some has involved big picture have vision forethought take action today model aviation will still around future Someone has have skills operate very com plex world Thats what AMAs annual elections about allow choose will things you have no interest doing elect AMA leaders look out interests youre out having fun elected AMA official stops looking out interests starts concentrate own ego personal ambitions ceases useful time have option reelecting him want known well advance AMA Nominating Committee meets Nats decide allowed 86 ballotfor President Vice President vote will go have convinced capable doing job properly above board manner will concerned qualifications track records honesty integrity will popularity other Council members vote cannot bought anyone noperk can get myvote must earned honest above board manner will rubber-stamp will consider incumbentto positive position just because now holds office hope others Nominating Committee maintain standards too ought take some time read AMAs bylaws think about apply aeromodeling part century future think something needs changed submit proposal AMA Bylaws Committee Send John Worth AMA H Q Become part AMAs future Become involved dont have yourself blame things liking Keep letters coming count dont have agree write want hear both sides AMA issues want know whats mind After AMA gotothe Natsthisyeareven ifyouve never done before According re ports itll really blast 108 Model Aviation Alaska Idaho Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Aesociate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 83678 Gary R Fuller 3080 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mlachke 4080 Fourth Ave N. Great Fallo MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15889 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neiaon 807 E Vlckaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wlckilne P0 Box 623 Klannath Falia OR 97601 ChIck Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE MaIn St Redmond WA 98082 Prequency Coordinator Robert Baich 16439 SE HaIg Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Barnstormers held sixth version annual static event OMSI Portland Usually event much later scheduling move up February Forestry Center interesting note OMSI happy success annual static EXPO paid rent Forestry building CD Steve Tischler did usual fine job spectators ooing aahing over fine examples modelers art see Fern Prairie Prez Earl Aune making contest Best Show award Spitfire Barnstormers Prez Dave Rawlings won Super Scale Ray Hess award JN4-D Seattle Skyraiders put quite show Puyallup EXPO AVP Dave Mullens busywithalltherewastodo no time talk volunteers out pitch share work observation Dave consistantly does far share tasks tend take granted people work very hard behalf dont blow own horns way saying Dave appreciate what hobby better efforts thank car ing What going ask Well Skyraiders put flying demonstrations Stunt Combat Sport racing balloon bust training session around thirty junior-age persons ready try flight seems couple fledglings small held up since trainer couldnt bend over far addition organizing Dave spent part time manning club booth seeing things went smoothly possible course wasnt alone several Skyraiders spouses families contributed aspects event people club members worked hard promoting hobby EXPO say Thank want thank Dave Mullens has done modelers modeling Bob Petro up Anchorage sent word Anchorage club will hosting Scale Masters Regional July 18-19-20 expects number Canadian entries along some Lufthansa pilots very excited about prospect hope some guys lower section can attend pictures Ive seen work done frozen north will lots super birds entered Bob also mentioned first-ever Pattern meet held past fall assume will repeat since success club seems kinds flying have annual Winter Fun Fly Q-500 races annual Cross-Country Race Breakfast favorite would Float Flys Bob says family oriented Sounds just fine club flies Elmendorf AFB di rectly under departure pattern main runway As consequence have maximum ceiling 300 feet enforced MPsin case AFPs safety record ten years problem now thats outstanding have 50 x 400 strip cleared winter base snowplow Bob says main problem keep hitting moose approaches know what means cause get moose ticked off you got big trouble Speaking snow turns out Misery Meet became just year After run four years reasonably good weather year doozie Saturday started out about three inches snow no wind course nobody put official flights until air started move Around 10am wind 10-15 mph 15-20 noon about 2pm 20-25 gusts 35 Nothing else could happen right Wrongo began rain did warm up some day went everybody opted some flying Sunday As youve guessed snowed again wind quieted got colder temperatures 30s Flying did start about nine morning some 28 rugged enthusiasts determined best mother nature andthe other27 Myspytells about compet ing whole bunch spectators spite rotten conditions Along usual group large number Canadian neighbors braved nasty weather support Strat-O-Bats ongoing search perfect contest Lewis-Clark RC Model Club will hold third annual Manns Lake Fun Fly Sunday June 29 site near Clarkston WA Also schedule following 14th Four Stroke Rally Fun Fly Auburn WA RAMS 1415 Soaring KitsapARCS Soaring Meet Bremerton WA 15th Marymoor Scale Meet Redmond WA MARC Marymoor RC Club also 15th Electric Fly-In Vancouver WA sure putting check Jerry Holcomb information 28-29 have NSS soar-in Blue Lake hosted PASS Bladder Grabber XI Redmond WAthe Combat fliers dream contest kinds goodies won point seems Stuntathon will held same weekend Have no idea what conflict BG will will Boeing near Kent WA Since Boeing HAWKS Electric Fly-In will Kent same time might enjoy both differ ent aspects fantastic hobby Sun day 2 9th Pylon Racing Formu la-500 Yelm WA MRRCS way south Rogue Eagles Fun-Fly White City OR Sunday brings us July 4th Ketchikan Rainbird Flyers hold annual floatplane fun fly 5th 6th will Soaring NWSS Air Fair Redmond WA 6th Scale meetthe RAMS Scale Fly-in Auburn WA 12th 13th Soaring Sun Fli Richland WA Tn-City Soarers race Billings Scale & Pattern Chelan RAE Air Fair Chelan WA Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers fun frolic frivolity Floatplanes Sky Knights NW Seaplane Champs Pine Hollow resort near Tygh Valley OR NW Flight Demo team will flying June 7 Cedar Heights Air Fair near Port Orchard according George Anderson groups manager Barons should also putting shows Im sure Unfortunately wont able get pictures time Next column well see some Puyallup other good places meantime go out fly something just enjoy doing Happy Flying AMA Films Cont pg 96 About 20 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber 180 Max Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden-1971 Professional Cana dian film About 25 mm long AMA Executive Council MeetingFebruary 1973 Focusing particular decision show Council operates repre sent AMA members About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Take Off Learning Produced Hobby Industry Association show AMAs Cub model design used school systems About 12 mm long Plane Place Perfect Day film tells about model aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation government agencies other potential site donors narration About 15 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber Aerolympics 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old-Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart Lake Charles La No sound Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate About 25 mm long AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NatsPart II Lake Charles LA Good someone can nar rate Covers RC Pylon Scale FF General CL General About 25 mm long AMA film jay Gerber Worldly Flights Indoor Featuring 1980 World Championships West Baden IN film shows best Indoor modeling Tells dramatic story last-round changes before winner determined Professionally produced Dick Hardcastle Wired Excitement Competition Con trol Line flying Speed Precision Aero batics Combat Racing Carrier events Filmed 1979 Nats Lincoln NE About 30 mm long AMA film Jay Ger ber July1986 109 Light Weight First Silver Basic Bring parts together magnificent harmony Ludwig van Beethoven 190 years ago describing composed symphonies sure sounds like explaining what doing put work Gold Silver Basics produce superbly-flying model airplane reviewone time Gold Basics make model fly 1 correct balance point 2 correct wingstabilizer difference 3 correct thrust angle Also review Silver Basics make model fly well 1 lightweight airframe 2 correct propeller selection 3 correct power selection Lightweight construction im portant Silver Basic last month asked memorize five rules building light 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts de tails 2 Have strength structure needed 3 Select wood proper grain 4 Use glue sparingly 5 Keep covering light apply little dope possible Before digging put five rules action want relate very graphic illustration parasite weight reduces flight potential case however extra weight intentional couple years ago Columbia University Indoor flying sessions contest events bit unusual namely Cargo Flying Wing CIMAS Cargo event requires model can design weigh rubber two ten grams New dimes loaded aboard models score determined number dimes carried times flight seconds New dimes weight approximately 23 grams task courseis get best model job carryingthe dimes longest time Once contestant chooses model job see combination dimes times flight time pro duces highest score Richard Whitten won contest over Pete Andrews Ed Beshar others using sturdy J aecks-designed biplane Pennyplane model weighed 32 grams out rubber course good flier having held Open Category Ill National AMA record still holding Columbia University rotunda record aflightof 14 minutes 15 seconds regularly turned flights over 12 minutes long Heres model performed turned cargo plane Airplane Dimes Cargo Duration Score 32g0014150 32g 2 46g 518 636 32g 4 92g 228 592 Note number dimes creased size weight rubber motor increased get model fly So full Pennyplane 32 grams almost down its 31 gram minimum flew 1415 its full potential higher Category IV site would about 16 minutes 78 grams could make 518 minutes 124 grams mere 228 minutes reallytells story doesnt model cargo-carrier perform ance reduceddrastically So load model down weight unless specifically flying cargo event Lightweight Rule No 1 keep simple eliminate unnecessary parts details rule covers lot ground Eliminat ing unnecessary parts refers primarily selecting stripped down simple model first start out Eliminating un necessary details refers fact beginners love build flying scale models adding lot heavy non-flying details sure way make model too heavy strongly recommend beginner start SRPSM Simple Rubber-Power ed Stick Model Such model has parts help fly part abso lutely necessary SRPSM consists wing supply lift tail stabilizer fin supply stability propeller rubber motor pull forward fuselage reduced motor stick hold together support rubber motor another thing such landing gear imitation cockpit insig nia add wasteful weight wasteful drag Nothing SRPSM deters model achieving good flight Everything needed part has ajob no part can eliminated lightweight model easiest model beginner fly fly well first way achieve lightness get rid everything does contribute flight So start simple lightweight stick model start SRPSM eventually try flying scale model venture shouldnt under taken beginner until after several SRPSM models have built flown successfully should keep uppermost minds what tryingto achieve shadow real thing Remember actually no such thing flying f EDWHITTEN scale model 100% miniature scale model full-sized airplane would have made exactly same kind mate rials exactly same construction few museum models come somewhere close doing although nowhere near 100% models cant fly What making flying scale mod els approximations make look enough like real thing can recognize what ever can done keep weight down giving illusion reality proper approach perfectly proper eliminate details drawing have ever seen will ever see flying scale model has already literally hundreds hun dreds details eliminated designer model has decide what keep what eliminate achieve degree reality length flight has mind Lots detail close fidelity scale mean short flights Liberties taken scale proportions elimination details mean stable flight characteristics longer flights Slower flight resulting lighter weight makes model easier beginners trim fly What want understand no sin leave off flying scale model some unnecessary details shown plans have already omit ted designer few wont hurt object beginner get model fly fly well So Keep simple keep light Ron Williams Indoor Book Ron Williams book once again out print Supplies limited copies still available regular prices book 300 pages 1I4 pounds know-how duration Indoor rubber-powered models packed 200 plans photos drawings Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes offered Indoor Model Sup ply Co free Easy B kit IMS 16page catalog boxed shipped surface anywhere world just $20 What gift Indoor Model Supply Box 39 Garber ville CA 95440 Fly light Ill see next month 110 Model Aviation Io FLIGHT Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005