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Insurance whole new world liability concern brewing connection club sanc tioned event activities Until recently concerned primarily providing insurance coverage would protect flier claims accidents caused model hitting someone something Whats happening frequently past however seeing claims accidents inci dental flying activity some current cases person spectator trips over guy wire tent man riding snowmobile hits gate cable someone gets foot caught gopher holethe scenarios endless point clubs now vulnerable used lot comes fact courts lawyers have get ting much larger judgments settlements such situations Suddenly what once very minor accident often major financial matter Meanwhile have realized now imbalance insurance situa tion clubs get coverage both flying non-flying accidents less cost $20 charter club individuals flying accidents pay $30 membership Also flying site owners AMAs First Flying Sites Seminar Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations several years Academy has offered advice chartered clubs individual memberson thetopicofflyingsites 1971 AMA published bookGetting Keep ing Flying Sites book prepared after much research supplied no cost clubs information contained proved useful helpful Two years ago updated version second edition book printed additions developed experience accumu lated bythe AMA Flying Sites Department several years since department covered primary insurance coverage almost anything club does owners property flying non-flying yet coverage provided no extra cost except special situations cost insurance coverage going up steadily almost catastrophically some thing has change possibility pro vide club protection flying accidents charge separately non-flying coverage perhaps $100 latter other hand because vital clubs have non-flying coverage perhaps flying probably best continue providing both types coverage now part charter fee fee would almost cer tainly need increasedperhaps $100 also need consider possi bility increases sanction fees better cover cost providing coverage site owners sponsors todays crazy sue-or-be-sued world such coverage clubs would still bargain present everyone needs realize seriousness crisis nature whats happening order know way go 1987 AMAs Executive Coun cil will considering deal next meets August 1 Now therefore time provide input council members can know thinking have vote such matters created 1980 addition book documents have proven practical value have available clubs help prepare make presentation need flying site search assistance established docu ments ranged letters support President Reagan endorsements astronauts other well known aerospace personalities listings flying sites public private industrial properties 75 separate pieces information designed assist flying site appeal AMA club member May 1 7 1986 first face-to-face seminar run AMA people Santa Ana California request David Peltz VP District 10 arrangements made invite clubs within wide geo Howard Crispin Jr Tidal Pool Marine biologists make use tidal pools study sites Oftentimes need make use something similar order study other things Such case Sound Model Aeronautics equivalent available area workin District IV site field operated DCRC Rockville MD very active club embraces spec trum model aircraft its activities have Sunday fliers Racers H elicopter fliers Pattern fliers Scale fliers club runs number sanctioned contests year including annual Pattern contest just completed well-known Scale meet Bealeton VA activity also have fly ointment Yes old established club com plainant threatens close down field club has always cooperated com pletely Montgomery County authorities advent latest round letters demanding flying site closed increased anxiety effort prevent happening study situation presents excellent view Continued page 100 graphic area meeting Notices sent Out well advance allow newsletter editors time publish facts follow-up notice sent month later remind everyone meeting RSVPs re quested Betty Stream AVP tire less worker Long Beach CA accumu lated responses Before meeting commenced 75 people sig nified intention day meeting 86 people showed up representing 35 different clubsa great start what turned out very informative useful day California has special problem due heavily populated areas have developed Clubs have losing sites development types residential industrial time therefore discuss Continued page 113 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutlveCoordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Giselejeokson S Competition services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager \ince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyO Membenhip Director Carol Merfeld 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 PublIc Relations Director Geoff Styles S ThhniI flhtOr Rob Underwood 0 AdministratIve Coordinator Bob Joislavek0 Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtne September 1986 99 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Clubs/Flying SitesSound Et Model Aeronautics AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council SoundCont pg 99 what occurs actions thatthe club must take weather storm complaining individual has com plained before actions taken prevent further untoward problems results has enacting new ordinance county course specifically addresses model aircraft activity gist ordi nanceisthatone mustnotexceed 55 dBAat property lines homeowners vicinity relatively easy measure level property lines little complex has determine howto comply rules Additionally new homes being built closer complainant Roger Byrd Chuck Ahern others have devoted lot time effort cause have come up some standards club follow Some procedural others involve equipment have potential problems consider things have done perhaps some variations can work out own sit uation flying site finished landfill ideal flying site because Qf regulations regarding construction other activifies fills Radio Control field fenced parking area set up rail dividers between pit area flying area two runways can no longer used later pavilion shelter place have cookouts site includes Con trol Line area paved circle across parking lot RC site also fenced contains second pavil ion utilized presgnt because Control Line fliers balk using mufflers unfortunate fill elevated somewhat surrounding houses businesses roads forth excellent model airport number things can maintain good relations neigh bors thing mentioned last article make certain have good PR program going has dorte Another important item cooperate fully local authorities Confer work closely reach agreements regulations fair both neighbors Work avoid rules being imposed upon will prevent flying Again done club has excellent con tact local authorities works con tinue relationship becomes essen tial establish specific hours operation set hours will allow ade quate time conduct events such con tests done also No flying permitted before 0930 hours day week mentioned runway now closed Taking off runway would move aircraft much closer homes especially newer ones under construction remaining runway nearly parallel built-up areas other factors technical naturewhat can operated utmost importance club need establish muffler rule field follows bit predicament What constitutes suitable muffler DCRC has made several decisions regard thing illegal use flow through muffler DCRC field also permitted use tuned pipe muf fled tuned pipes certainly accept able Experience shows among certain other designs adequate mufflers As stated earlier require ment sound level 55 dBA builtup property lines aim below figure flying within certain de fined areas field has deter mined exceed 103 dBA three meters can meet 55 dBA requirement couple things aware prime importance fly designated area other two airplanes register 103 dBAyou can permitthem toflytogether Right off bat says going Pylon Racing Pylon place now no mufflers field requirements critical need monitor aircraft often Weather conditions changing prop diameters pitches relocation pipes mufflers other factors can change level par ticular aircraft member makes altera tions important recheck purposes meter sold Radio Shack something under $40 will serve satisfactorily check substantial numbers aircraft become aware ways comply rules FAI limit F3A Aerobatics now 98 dBA three meters substantially below re quirement DCRC still nowhere near low enough some sites situation has judged its own DCRC fortunate flight path some dis tance housing area always case Remember 3 dB change indicates sound twice loud quiet Last weekend annual Pattern contest DCRC during round aircraft checked sound levels None exceeded 103 dBA level however two did attain level mentioned illegal tuned pipe other evidence bad bearings Since looking meet 98 dBA FAI figure classes need some standard did get good cross section found 61 percent met 98 dBA figure 39 percent did Are general statements derived spectrum sound levels ran low 89 dBA aforementioned 103 dBA 89 erroneous since ex haust upwind side Itwould have read differently downwind side engine recall 40 Another reading necessarily case taken 12 four stroker read 101 5 engine exhaust Enya muffler pointing almost straight out read 1015 flier realigned stack point ed rear aircraft level dropped under 99 dBA Hard say just what effect air Generally four-stroke engines exceeded 98 dBA level other two strokers except two mentioned above read between 91 98 dBA obvious since represented good cross section engines equipment proper selection muf flers tuned pipes propellers will stage get us below FAI figure also combinations will get us long way down Several pieces equip ment now prototype form show great promise installation can drop down 6 7 dBA 98 standard has lot going soon will available difficult question answer moment DCRC AMA Show Team has done considerable work sound will con tinue perform lot sites important keep levels low possible looking test out new technology orderto keep performing As said tidal pool As time opportunity permit testing will done field day contest two members Montgomery County Office En vironmental Protection landfill taking readings As contest pro gress seen wide range figures aircraft timing opportune officials took read ings edge fill rear flight line second down area new homes being built highest readings edge fill about 61-62 dBA occurred times two 60 powered aircraft passing approximate center area same time readings line new houses important readings far club concerned point readings below 55 dBA requirements county offi cials pleased results see no difficulties insofar law con cerned another point letter regarding safety read frequency con trol another subject New Engine Tests K&B Manufacturing has new series engine production opportunity check levels Readings made stand should improved engine mounted airplane partially fully cowled engine newSportster20 comes complete conven tional excellent muffler can look Marks Mechanical Engineering Handbook find basic concept Amazing old ideas work properly applied rate ran engine long enough get fine needle steady running top end good steady running idle throttle response smooth fast both directions cannot say maximum rpm can obtained break-in might give run ning recommended 9-4 prop engine put out 84 dBA three meters 9 ft 10 62 50-ft distance will get below 55 dBA range under 100 feet Since aircraft will distance greater much flight going very quiet air Comments have heard confirm understand K&B will have further engines series near future compare sport flier especially will have excellent choice intend get plane soon some readings have another mufflerto test will get report next article 60 appearance will fool have promised some new-design props have received date Since also 60s would like able test same time muffler anyone has anything new would like see tested written up feel free send along 100 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Took Seriously Several times have written about need both officials contestants work together success can venture really neces sary both groups individualistic yet able understand others point view Marie Adamisin has official recorder Control Line aerobatics Nats has judge well per forming other official duties Too daughter Art Adamisin Control Line practitioner 40s right up today four brothers have Control Line flying might expect would become deeply involved herself Peter Bergstrom Control Line aero batics flier originally Massachussetts now residing Washington state result stint military helicopter pilot Pete has entered Nats fate will sometimes Marie Pete des tined meet result meetings marriage Marie Peter May 10 1986 Detroit area So finally hap peneda happy marriage between official contestant May both have no thing lOs rest lives make very beautiful couple picture will attest heir wedding reception like whos Control Line modeling people over US attending fine time mother Betty losing daughter Peter did gain still another son Knowing guess now has five sons Great job Mom Pop In-Basket continue receive mail concerning possible loss magazine spacetothe increased VPcolumns computer mail getting heavier issue As write issue has published longer columns least issue no indication cutbacks other articres pre dicted earlier column Perhaps premature earlier guestimates likely Carl Wheeley staff doing terrific job limiting impact other areas magazine Either way like creased VP column length write district VP let him know can respond desires doesnt know Reasonable Success Back 1980 Academy hired Geoff Styles guru flying sites did such good job later given added responsi bilities Public Relations Academy background salesman great asset work did very well both tasks Through efforts growing need educating member ship get keep flying sites program Flying Site Seminars begun first trial run sure held Santa Ana CA 86 people representing 35 clubs attended Thanks Barbara Renaud Airtronics use large meeting room Saddleback Inn again thanks also enjoyed very nice luncheon reasonable out-ofpocket cost success will seminars answer first question lies future meaning say time can tell attendees learned enough seminar say success Certainly terms attendance Will Without doubt will overall impres sion attendees enthusias tic about seminar felt learned own impression concept seminar item time has definitely come write magazines about problems flying site acquisition retention nothing like good old face-to-face discussions im press ideas ones mind Writing good direct contact better con tent first seminar OK found bit too war stories about flying sites being told opposed methods employed get keep site total speakers did good job explain ing plights future seminars surely must continue would think emphasis need placed public relations aspect flying site problems Speakers can emphasize relate neighboring community should en couraged As first seminar need hear success histories also need hear failures learn analyze failure occurred Before leavingthis subject must give due credit Betty Suzi Stream effort put forth getting word out seminar yeoman efforts organization done seminar itself Thank ladies An Opinion Almost six years ago maga zine carried raging controversy between two officers Academy member ship told us no uncertain terms wanted no kind nonsense have no intention being party again introducing issue-by-issue contro versy between officers Academy since have very openly attacked insulted ourvice presidents column two issues earlier feel quick response due will say VP entitled very biased totally inaccurate opinion No will said response thoughts apologize membership wasting much space worthless subject An FAI Appointment rules-making bodies AMA various contest boards covering disciplines sanction competitions boards has chairman responsible see board functions properly turn Contest Boards Coordina tor sees board chairman does job timely accurately Until recently no such coordinator existed several FAI Team Selection committees have number has grown number during last two years became time rectify situation So now have FAI TSC Coordinator George Buso George also voting delegate FAI ClAM meet ing no stranger events duties will act matters dealing FAI TSCs same authority President AMA except will have authority change chairmen members several committees George has lot work ahead him will need support members volved FAI programs have suggestions constructive criticism procedures George may able help can contact him thru AMA head quarters now may well giving out address later appointment comes effective June 11986 Pylon Finals appears right now write team selection meet FAI Pylon F3D will held Smyrna TN Dates look pretty well set 27 28 September entry list looks like might Whos Pylon coun try Pylon interest sure ought bone up FAI rules give try ANovel Idea wasatToledothis past spring chanced onto novel idea kit field booths spotted neat looking hand-launch sail planethats class rules nowwhich gimmick should have thought long ago kit includes 2 two aircraft built adult child smaller ship simple hand launched glider dead ringer larger class model except size So folks builds RC version other builds hand-launched glider version problem foresee type com bination . does adult build RC version child build glider ver sion other way around Look combo-kit hit market about same time magazine Made uh. well its Top Flighting model September 1986 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 promised Council would en courage Honor Roll plan mortgage contributions because another collateral program has started However persons have already sent volun tary contribution deserve mentioned very absolute least can under circumstances 9 Honor RollAMA Mortgage Lester GoldsmithMemphis TN Rita GoldsmithMemphis TN P Earnest WrisleySantee CA Elizabeth WrisleySantee CA Camarillo Flying Circus Verna JohnenCamarillo CA SNicholas johnenCamarillo CA James 1 ArcherCamarillo CA Lee BuffumCamarillo CA ILeo GabrielsCamarillo CA Aaron GabrielsCamarillo CA 9Hugh OConnelCamarillo CA *George McCartneyCamarillo CA Al LembkeCamarillo CA *DK JonesCamarillo CA Richard JacksonCharleston SC includes 6 yr old Ujon Jackson Howard & Jac-Bangor ME queline Smith pCharles Barnes ForAustin TX aHill Country RCI John PatroliaMarshfield MA pGeorge SchulzTullahoma TN aJack CulpepperTullahoma TN James WaughCape Neddick ME Robert CounselmanMcClure OH aHorrace CainHumble TX Marvin BemisCanastota NY Nino DiRonzaRockville MD Donald & PeggyBham AL PRupp IEdward & BeverlyRedlands CA 0Hydorn PWalter StaffSalt Lake City UT IGordon BanksHuntsville AL RC Report magHuntsville AL P Paul Bladyka Chester VT Robert & GloriaNew Albany IN Nielson P Louis & EarnestaWestminster CO Roberts S ssoo meet three important women Washington DC Area $500 rtant because work AMA left Gloria Cook works Micheilne siooo sons department Gloria has AMA almost forever middle Debbie $1000 Ii Brown AMA Sanctions Secretary processes contest reports mail completed contest right Terry Rossiter Editorial $500 lAssistant under Carl Wheeley magazine department way Debbie has also $1 000 manyyears three keepthe wheels churning Headquarters $500 $500 thank unselfishness $500 send mortgage money $200 now anyway Another parallel effort 0I $50 er scale being conducted thru $500 p Club P residents AMA Council feels $500this 5/T $5OOP r Roll plan might conflict $2500 Regarding recent poil permanent Nats site overall feeling Its better either have least three different N ats sites $1000 nd country affair can rotated leave things like $1000 fliers can see Nats $50 p extensive travel other hand some $1000 single site would great use $500 Oshkosh shining example $725 or Dan Rau Dallas RC club thinks $500 p need stronger leadership grab up $1000 i opportunities free land donations $500 up have slept through $19858 W chances past $2000 c VP Kenny Kern District VI meni tions successful EAA field Oshkosh encourages us same $200 P Mike Hall Ridgeville IN suggests $500 about State Fair Grounds around $2500 arious Nats $500 Earnie Wrisley Santee CA Scale $1000 W Staffel Club cautions against buying pro perty anywhere because will soon $500taken away under eminent domain fast everything growing Gordon Banks bravely beginning new magazine RC Huntsville AL suggests work SIG Byrons utilize existing flying sites Nats first McGinnnis Book World Records AMA field Safety flags reaching AMA-chartered club renewals mailed out just now reaching club secretaries Don Parks editor Davison Ml Aviator News has just reported first Somebody just stole club wind sock AMA flag dirty rats Ill get Carol Merfeld mail another can Pictured two important Free Flighters California left Mr Craig Cusick President Southern Cal Aero Team SCAT right Mr Brad Wilder won first FAI Power last years Nats Histimewas832 secalmosta perfect score Craig shown handing Brad interesting letters have accom panied donations Verna Nick Johnen Ventura CA have tried pay off entire building mortgage themselves along Camarillo Flying Circus Charles Barnes Austin TX Hill Country RC planned donate its 1986 Air Show rained out James Waugh Cape Neddick ME con fides wife usually claims loose change has spirited us bureau quarters mortgage Thanks James.. N mo DiRonza handles air flights out Washington DC anywhere anywhere has quietly donated almost $200 comment Thanks Nino. moneys will go against mortgage principal AMA building Edward Hydorn Secretary impor tant Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers writes check $5 mortgage fund can life member AMA Easy Edward send AMA $1000 once four payments will issue lifemembership 2-digit license L front very few 2-digit ones left. . number will retire life never ever issued other memberever good friend CD John Thompson Eugene OR writes appreciate communicating info about models weighing over 55 pounds feel appro priate AMA monitor its own position area None CL models will ever exceed 55 pounds dont want pay damage caused does CE Robbert Dist VI CLCB member writes. am opposed idea Contest Director receiving $10 day credit CDing contest instead free membership following year put 35 40 hours pre-contest work plus contest plus work after contest credit CD receives grossly inequitable already agree GE Robbert will personally try put fire out before gets vote also vote against it reaches stage free engine winning perpetual Mc Neill Cup annual Nats event engine generously donated Mr Johnny Brodbeck K & B Engines Thank Johnny would like free worldclass 15 engine simply go years Nats Lake Charles win FAI Power like Brad -lit 102 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 New Development Insurance Crisis.. Late last year jolted whop ping increase insurance costs same time no choice accept decrease coverage million dol lars instead two no model car boat coverage reported Feb ruary 1986 issue Model Aviation page 95 Since situation has continued volatile Based what has hap pening insurance industry has reason optimistic coverage next year would better available less expen sive fact outlook pessimistic much AMA Executive Council approved initiation feasibility study see AMA might better have some form self-insurance record suggests strongly may case shows begin ning 1976 through end September 1982 paid total $635670 pre miums basic membership liability protection plus another $8308 out special reserve fund whereby pay initial claim amounts Thats total $643978 paid AMA treasury return insurance people paid out total $396345 Thus cost AMA almost twothirds million dollars over period almost six years provide less half million dollars claims payment Now heres what has happened since have paid out premiums since Oct 1983 amount $469940 plus other $84813 special reserve fund foratotal $555753 Duringthis period less three years however insur ance company has pay out thingall claims paid AMAs reserve fund other words paid insurance didnt have use because basic fund called SIR Self Insured Reserve used first before insur ance companys coverage came play present AMAs SIR amount $1 50000 1987 probably will have set aside amount plus another $350000 latter first step build ing up fund would enable us launch self-insured program Meanwhile however probably will still need pay insurance company provide coverage above $150000. until could take over year two own able can build up few years larger fund could have makings sustaining self-insured program being subject vaga ries up down cycles insurance market Thus before going wayfor primary purpose stabilizing annual cost nature coveragewe need establish much larger reserve present appears may need reserve about three million dollars maintain continuing self-insurance pro gram way make happen simple mathematically 100000 members times $5 equals $500000 AMA can provide about $500000 outof current member ship dues budget needs come some other source such insurance assessment possible can proceed self-insurance pro gram next year dont go route may have pay out same amount insurance company rather selves Its same basic philosophy behind ending years paying rent buying own building instead gettingamortgagetofinancethe projectan insurance assessment would vehicle Looking problem long range least five years goingto self-insurance looks very feasible fact outcome insurance feasibility study did year AMAs Executive Council will probably make go/no go decision subject August 1 meeting Lake Charles Louisiana meantime input would helpful council members basic answer need provide AMA Life Members.. Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Academy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Membership initiated $250 down 1-1 1-2 1-3 L-4 1-5 L-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 L- 10 111 1-12 L- 13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack 6 Lowe Joseph P Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeiII Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Louis J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod Dr James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Kraffi H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford ARitchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 1-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 1-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 whether would willing accept special assessment probably $5 purpose establishing AMA selfinsurance program 1987 beyond payment followed $250 following three years memberships recognized tax-deductible contributions Interesting sidelight several families have two life memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Ellaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard 0 Nelson Daniel J Pmss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gero George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger James Grier Jim Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald 1-71 Herbert Johnson Jr 1-72 Cara lee Thompson 1-73 John 0 Doyle 1-74 Robert G Diefenderfer 1-75 Fred Bopp 1-76 Joe Zingali 1-77 Raymond G Marvin 1-78 Barbara Gerber 1-79 Jeff Troy 1-80 John Reed Jr 1-81 Edward Teal 1-82 Joseph H Konefes 1-83 Kenneth Kortright 1-84 Robert Spivey 1-85 Jim Pope 1-86 Orval C Stewart 1-87 Paul Binkley 1-88 Jef Raskin 1-89 Marty Zellman 1-90 Russ Nitsch 1-95 Christopher E Wimmer 1-96 James BPorter Jr 1-98 Donald Draskovich 1-99 Robert C Wimmer 1-100 Bill Schmidt 1-114 Ray B Sahlberg 1-115 William Raub 1-288 David Bridi 1-289 Ron Morgan 1-300 Penny Thompson 1-331 William G Bennett 1-2664 William Hanson 1-4037 Gary Hutchison 1-20244 Bob Wischer September 1986 103 Wayne Karen Yeager received special plaques RC Expo Toledo year recognition exceptional service 1985 RC Pylon Racing World Champion ships Chicopee MA Wayne Con test Director Karen starter Making presentation wasAMA President John Grigg 1985 HaIl Fame Five distinguished model aviation per sonalities have elected Acad emy Hall Fame men indi vidual contributions sport have recognized nominated AMA members selected Academys Council Past Presidents annual process Any Academy member can request nomination forms Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters submit his/her candidate election Hall Fame Nominations must received AMA Headquarters year before March 31 order given consideration Council latest Hall Famers Bill Effinger founder Berkeley Model Supplies has innovator designer since aeromodeling gained na tional prominence Bill almost legendary figures seems have always around achievements considerable Perhaps prolific producer model kits least terms wide variety types sizes still business after years under name W E Technical Services days Bill provides excellent plans old time models equipped RC assist includes ducted fan model offerings years ago Bill first winners Flying 8-Ball Trophy also known Walt Billett Loving Cup award originally given through Model Industry Association annual meeting recognize people made significant contributions sport hobby Working premise always better give receive Bill Effinger has leader singto others get credit contributions Now time receive induction AMA Hall Fame long overdue Dick Everett built first model airplanes 1933 never lost bug next several years entered won contests local state national levels Until World War II interrupted pleasure flying Dick force contend competition class entered joined NACA now NASA 1939 went Prop Shop Langley Field Virginia appointed foreman facility crews prepared high-speed multi-bladed propellers wind tunnels Some props eleven blades weighed much 39 tons made eight-ft diameter tunnels used model testing Later selected team en gineers technicians under Dr Robert Gilruth Pilotless Aircraft Research Division As Project Coordinator directly concerned launch prepara tions procedures During period life Dick joined local modeling activities designing airplanes acting Contest Director Brainbusters Virginia Moving California 1948 assumed new job responsibilities Mis sile Technician Convair re-entered model aviation scene designer builder contestant Winning events far afield Phoenix Tucson Dick asked CD 1952 Nats held Los Alamitos Naval Air Station 1955 appointed CD World Wide U S Air Force Model Championships held Travis Air Force Base During time set several national records vast know ledge qualified him well write column Air Trails magazine did regular basis between 1952 1963 took him road sometimes much 35000 plus miles year literary involvement continued right up until death 1985 articles being published Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation magazines Induction Hall Fame well-deserved honor life long aeromodeler helped others enjoy fun Paul Guillow naval aviator World War decided make youth America airconscious end designed constructed simple model led founding Paul K Guillow Inc mass production simple gliders rub ber-powered flying models humble beginning barn behind home Wakefield MA business bloomed still prospers today suitable memorial progressive-minded man Paul Guillow loved flight believed future airplane felt modelers day would engineers pilots future visited bookshops libraries frequently acquiring personal library exceptional knowledge chosen sub ject read absorbed information augmenting love airplanes avia tion Recognition aviation historian followed project developed built forty remarkably accurate scale model aircraft types dating back 1804 Director Institute Aeronautical Science contacted Paul heard about outstanding collection Paul generously presented entire group models Institute representative Civil Aeronautics Administration viewed display formal request made identical collection Paul constructed second group forty models presented no cost CAA projects ahead him much recognition behind him Paul Guillow leftthis life 1952Mrs Guillow continued operate company built dedi cated successful team people have made Guillow Inc grow prosper Itisa good bet present modeler has tossed Guillow glider tested his/her skills rubber-powered Guillow flying model company produces wide selection airplane kits including Control Line Free Flight Radio Controlled models Gordon Light flew Nats 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1932 Nats placed first Wakefield Elimination event took third place Wakefield International proxy flew aircraft England 1935 Gordon again won position Wakefield Team took first place again airplane beingflown bya proxy Duringthel930she developed designs host being published Air Trails magazine designs very well received got hundreds youngsters started model aviation Graduating high school 1932 went NYU left 1937 BS aeronautical engineering business world Gordon variety companies over years aerospace aviation oriented Glenn L Martin start World War II soon joined US Navy spent three years uniform ending up JG After JohnsHopkins Laboratory ACF Industries Ryan Aircraft Asset Inc prolific writer contributing AirAdventurer maga zine Air Trails American Aircraft Modeler famous column Dope Can loyal following years Dan Pruss probably best known AMA members columnist covers soaring Model Aviation magazine Dan helped start League Silent Flight has also United States Team Manager several soaring world champ ionships including 19771979 1981 has directed dozens other contests several areas both local regional director SOAR Nationals assistance dkection Selection meets US Teams has invaluable has participation RC Soaring Subcommittee Chairman ternational meetings held annually Paris France keen contest flier has used knowledge help various manufacturers improve products has run own company manufacturing Nyrod-type con trol rods under brand label Su-Pr-Line 25 years Perhaps biggest contribution inspired keen desire put something back hobby has helping people through years has inspiration Madison WI Area Radio Control Society MARCS givingthem idea impetus inaugurate annual Soaring Sympo sium has grown best meetings nation Normally highly active visible person soaring scene Dan press time struggling regain health after months illness Previous inductees Hall Fame 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Jim Walker Frank Zaic Charles Grant 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 OC Randall 1974 Bill Brown WR Enyart Irwin Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Irwin GOhlssonCOWrightWalt Schroder Jim Kirkland Harold W John Alden 1976 Merrill Hamburg Henry Stuck Frank Ehling Harold deBolt Chester Lanzo 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Peter Sotich Ken Willard 1978 John Worth Leon Schulman ET Packard Phil Kraft Duke Fox 1979 John Clemens Claude McCul lough Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axelrod Kenneth Held EJ Lo renz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson LouAndrews Leroy Cox Ed Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Ed Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell Bassett Clarence Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Law rence Williams 104 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetlt C New Hampshire Rhode Islorrd ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Rasociete Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 Richard Shermen 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George WIlson 82 Frozier Way Marstons Mills MA 02646 Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers group eight started forming club late 1 978r chartered AMA 1979 club made up Radio Control pilots club has membership 33 growing year members ranging age 10 gen tleman early 70s Most mem bers sport fliers few pursuing Scale Quarter Scale pleased have membership such veteran members AMA Dick Sherman Lou Andrews Ormand Cote club located Lakes Region Area New Hampshire sev eral members out state spend summers area wish have place fly vacation members fortunate area affords pleasure flying year around whether pavement water snow regular flying site Laconia Airport Gilford NH Visitors welcome time guests requirement beAMA members New members always welcome annual dues very reasonable Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary A Leo Millette Wayne Richardson Del Drolet Lindon Browne Wings Spring first Wings Spring inter-club building contest held April 19 1986 Danbury CT Airport event sponsored Fairfield League Radio Controllers Contest Committee Chairman Dick Purdy sisted Co-Chairmen Lynn Odean Reed Kalisher Photo Dick Birdsall Air Show Teams several Air Show Teams throughout US sanc tioned AMA complete list see Model Aviation July 1986 page 99 District managed Jim Parker 17 WestMain St NianticCT06357 planning public relations event perhaps performance Air Show Team would order Ponderosa RC HAWKS FIy-a-Thon HAWKS held 3rd annual Fly-a-Thon May 18 1986 weather nearly perfect helped provide large spectator turnout club members distributed over 1000 brochures before hand event well publicized activities consisted demonstration fly ingSam Frey flying -scale J-3 Cub Scotty Buldoc Helicopter flying Don Krafft Pattern flying over thirty entrants provided considerable amount excellent RC flying spectators event well planned roads field well marked registration information sheet filled out provide information nouncer pilot flying aircraft description aircraft provided public aircraft safety inspected frequency control very good flying continued until about three oclock time VCR $5000 cash award ride Cessna 172 raffled off Also during day merchandise awarded fliers bya lucky number drawing Beautiful plaques given three fliers put demonstration flights Also plaque given Ernie La Chance did PA work intent Fly-a-Thon pro vide special day generate interest educate public provide relaxed atmosphere open flyingforall sizes RC aircraft goals well accom plished Thanks go RC HAWKS did planning hard work make day such success AMA TV Tapes have new movie Diamonds Sky available either 16mm VHS tape Also available new VHS AMA Tech tape topic Radio Frequencies gives very good display spectrum analyzer transmit ter antennas should separated should viewed anyone flies RC September 1986 105 uesi OT anow alrcraTT uee ee T DUllS DY George Woods Merle Bickford L Sam Frey Merle CD Fly-a-Thon Overall view visitors Wings Spring Show Some spectators models Fly-a-Thon Some Models display Fly-a Thon Safety inspection Model Ponderosa RC HAWKS Fly-a-Thon models spected radios ranges checked Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters Walt Colby charge frequency control control well thought out well enforced New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney 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 Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts cannot too often nor too sincerely express heartfelt thanks deepest appreciation youindividually collectivelyfor warm encouraging cards letters phone calls telegrams gifts like have contributed mightily accelerated positive period con valescence Thank Thank Thank Museum Piece Thanks transportation facilities valued comradeship very good friends and super Soarers New Hyde Park NY RayJuschkusandJohn Clark managed attend todays edition second Annual Miniature Aviation Expo Cradle Aviation Museum located Mitchel Field Long Island NY As covered First Expo location considerable detail last year shall refer article September 1985 issue Model Aviation expanded coverage excellent events Again compliments such stalwarts Leo Spencer Hank Anholzer Eric Quick et al personal continuing efforts make fine model aircraft shows great PR boosters have proven same goes members various clubs involved such Nassau Fliers LI Cobras LISF etc thanks aft involved Long Short context refers need expressed some colleagues authorization expand length monthly VicePresidential reports magazine better fulfill what believe serious obligation conscientiously dis charge duties imposed upon vote ie keep well informed reporting discussing certain instances interpreting analyz ing problems issues appear require certain degree clarification publishers declare shall necessary eliminate four pages other material issue order provide VPs requested space estimate has inspired hostile comments disapproval some quarters running something like Imagine selfishness VPs wantingall space Boy sure going miss eliminated con struction articles accounts what goes Old-Tyme note special spell ing personalities favorite cow pas ture say Lets avoid such chaos adding four pages keepingeveryonehappywhileat same time producing biggerand better magazine advertising need shall pleased write less month want though hope Greetings Germany always delighted hear aeromodelers serv ing armed forces particularly communication emanates dedicated AVP Germany Thomas E Brown Tom has just sent us interesting reports concerning model avia tion AMA developments part world along dozen interesting photographs upon subjecttoo included single report shall share upon separate occa sions Tom tells us has retired US Air Force still serves civilian field engineer Spangahlem Air Base Germany complimentTom untir ing efforts promote model aeronautics best interests AMA Germany Tom informs us has already two clubs chartered working third Tom hopes double number AMA-chartered clubs end year Nice going Tom first photo shows Tom left astro-Hog right Jim Almassy prize winning Sky-Bolt 120 planes competed m~t Wittlich Cprmenv Pioneer Air Radio Control Squadron aka POA located Aviano Airbase Italy Continuing extra-territorial mode pleased recount receipt gratifying letter Mr Edward K John son President model airplane club above location requesting organization become chartered club AMA indeed highly pleased development have informed Mr Johnson copy letter recommen dation AMA Headquarters accomplished Back Cradle caption may con fuse what means merely since starting type particular report photo-finisher has provided several prints shots took Cradle Museum show other day would now like share following order wish feature smiling coun tenances two members Nassau Fliers worked diligently make showa success Leo Spenderand Hank Anholzer NJ iine Barons Radio Control Club position would highly irregular express degree whatsoever favor itism preference club over others captioned group NJ Pine Barons located area Maple Shade NJ 08052 would just have very near top listing active model airplane clubs AMA District 2 Its excellent newsletter edited capably club Secretary Ruth Taylor impres sive lackingoneofthosegimmickynames such Prop-Scars like yet its appeal fresh newsworthy title merely reads Newsletter NJ Pine Barons100% AMA Pilot Membership like column last month announced club scheduled Air-Show performance Ft Dix NJ May 10th proceeds thus received donated charity ie Deborah Hospital Fund amount $384 earned contri buted Hospital Fund Barons justly proud worthy efforts know must too Nice going Barons Gear Up Locked 106 Model Aviation next shot shows Jim Rice dIiU tire Buffalo won him free trip two Paris Ohio sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 column two months ago brought some response both verbal letter form vast majority indicating must pay whatever necessary maintain liability insurance coverage other portions insurance cover age injury ourselves theft model equipment etc etc generally conceded lesser importance particular interest letter Don Weidner insurance professional considerable background Don obtained copy insurance policy Reston touring headquarters museum has re viewed making some recommenda tions Although dont necessarily agree everything letter its interest ing concept presented someone knows insurance game lot better Don nice guy does hang around Bob Button recent visit Reston VA AMA Head quarters museum provided afternoon pure pleasure allowed opportunity obtain copy General Liability Policy have waiting examine policy myself either confirm dispel statements about surance sounded different what contained standard General Liability Policy used carriers applied business risks Published Insurance Services Office found although standard courttested wording used actual content quite different What interesting wording endorsements No9 No 10 dealing exclusions using words willful deliberate and/or negligent viola tion AMA safety code individual member chartered club will void cover age under policy word negligent got attention Used means failure use reasonable amount care message encourage everyone reexamine safety code see club stand expect have chance preserving reasonable premium must look selves insurance underwriter would see us fact look attempting code compliance have seen near accidents dangerous situations such sophisticated events Tangerine Mintlulip example deputy sheriff sitting motor cycle edge pavement runway using moving radar clock fan jet fly ing down runway 124 MPH some accidentallyturned orthere sudden electronic failure ghostly glitch scratch deputy point code compliance no guarantee something wont happen protection insurance coverage must kept proper order times As see heaven help guy partially never complies interview claims adjuster big buck claim would interesting About questions July issue MA insurance additional premiums needed just reduce premium burden members feel sanctioned event fees should substantially creased Since source creased risk carrier should also source fair share premium Another idea might reduction policy limits Check ing past loss history will no doubt reveal very few claims $500000 $1000000 class Most people uncomfortable say $500000 limit since rarely buy higher limit homeowners liability Plus its quite possible primary homeowners may addition AMA excess cover age netting pretty decent coverage other option might let members chartered clubs select de sired coverage would agents office Example AMA membership gets auto matic $150000 coverage equal retention members can select $500000 $1000000 additional premiums totaling perhaps $45 works members selecting increased coverage would collectively pay own premiums via AMA no cost AMA little math will tell would windfall forAMA say 50000 members about half paid additional average premium $10 Im sure can find carrier waving around half million bucks half current members covered Granted some big ifs administratively option course nothing premium increases will just pay Frankly current $241 annual liability coverage per individual member real bargain would double quadruple Id still feel its money well spent especially caused large bodily injury claim end Dons letter Another part column dealt 1987 dues structure surprised get no letters complaining about $4 dues crease got plenty complaining about free CD memberships being dropped replaced credit voucher system still like credit voucher system final vote next Nats well see comes out Joe Beshars mortgage depletion plan has resulted some substantial donations clubs including $100 Bellzville Flying Machine Society $250 Keystone Clippers RC club Its interesting note clubs have 27 45 members respectively about clubs run raffle auction simply dig deep help cause clubs Ohio West Virginia rest PA Wont match clubs own efforts months saying particularly appro priate read District 10 column regularly narrow mind has broad tongue PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIG CLUBS BARN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Aptf02 TucsonA 85716--602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BA RN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA w 916 485-1917h g 2163 COLORADODE V R AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewooda CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 80909w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUTR/C PROPBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203$ 7 39-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Deiray Beach FL 33444305 278-921 SUN BIRD AST oh n Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa Iark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 IOVlABLiCK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterfoo IA 5070i w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYHAW KS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402w 319 3654527 hJ3 19$ 366-0126GOLDEN KE RNE L Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 5101712 546-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Charlie Woll 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 316 488-2920 MA4IANI-ENSTRI& OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d90230 1 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodbine M 1797 301 854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-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 5542361 269-5493 NEW YORKTHOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Corland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUND ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 51 8 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORT H CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 h9 19$ 847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE ERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 4540951 3 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods DrIve Lincin nati oh 45242 513 891-21 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 X 18634717735-4609FLYING DU10CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading PA 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfx VA 2030w 202 634-7218 WAIING1ONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spoiane WA 9920w 509 456-235 h09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIGHT DE MO TEAM George Anderson 12402 105th Avenue North east Kirki 823-8173 and WA 98034206 September1986 107 Oslawar rict Columbia lood h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crspin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwuod Dr Ciarlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice PresIdents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancoia 466 ChinQuapin Tr Christianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE ioaoo Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vocobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 486-5986 limonium Maryland Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show held 31 May 1 June 1986 year ago said thought show good potential success feeling stronger after being past weekend number booths about double year attendance up consider ably small problem bus arrangement flying site Saturday evening group out watching flying also much larger would like think vendors will attend next year plenty room atmos phere great organizers treat onevendors spectatorsin out standing manner missed year sure attend 1987 thing about Timonium surethere ample room expansion crowding finds older established shows may much benefit from.showing during flying season people much speculating what buy next year rather what can get air summer AMA represented display service members response excellent kept everyone busy two days Bob Underwood Technical Director Joyce Hager Executive Coor dinator worlds experts launching whistling helicopters say have never seen Check head quarters see about buying couple dozen Award Excellence privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence Capital Area Soaring Association presentation took place beginning Sugarloaf Classic Cross Country contest CASA old organization field soaring have made name themselves Among accomplishments contributions has ability have hold number flying sites noteworthy sites monthly meets sugarland meets Manassas Battlefield Park National Geogra phic grounds leave out cross country course takes lot effort part members active hold positions regional soaring group ESL national level LSF association has grown few members left DCRC form CASA over hundred today making larger soaring groups country Members CASA fore front promoting soaring bringing newcomers includingiuniors sport CASA membership restricted Washington area Members live widely separated areas joined competitive yet friendly spirit association ability hold flying sites activ ity itself outstanding achievement photo below shows Steve Sober CASA Coordinator accepting Award Excellence behalf members symbol Sugarloaf Classic may seen background Charlie Wells CD Don Clark came up souvenir teams Cross Country etched sandblasting Sugarloaf symbol Onto glass mugs Very nice Beginners Contest RC Friends Club decided hold something bit different very first sanctioned contest club decided host Pattern con test contest Novice Sportsman classes feeling perhaps would get some new blood circuit exposing pressures advanced contest No inferiority complex no Master fliers air also first contest new CD District Howard Bizzell Queenstown MD word District IV AVP Bob Babura turnout good seemed enjoy encour agement should see people outon circuit picture Bob shows Mertz did get first name receiving first place trophy Sportsman Other Stops few weeks ago down eastern North Carolina family matter able stop field Sanford short visit activity early particular Sunday morninga Giant Scale Fun Fly event spon sored Sanford MAC antici pated will annual event event operated under AMA IMAA safety rules Participation points up fact membership comes walks also says something case about model fitting flier fliers Dee Hardison defensive end Giantsbig man big plane Another stop Hampton Vir ginia home site Southeastern Virginia RC Group also have appreciation group whenever visit club flies relatively close residential area yet through care excellent public relations has outstanding relationship community car track operated part complex city property goes long way toward preventing frequency problems between land air vehicles have notice first two clubs send contributions Mortgage De pletion Fund Chesapeake Bay RC Club $500 Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Club $100AbigThank both clubs hope will see youclubs individuals take part extremely worthwhile cause Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe payonlyforthetime spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 10 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages toJohn Grigg 765662373 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis McGinnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 10 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL 1 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 700 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt atAMA HQ youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 7002024 V WV WV WV WV W 108 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi la Rico V South Carolina oss. DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee 0 N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delroy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey BrookCircle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairaton Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency coordInator Burnis Fields P0 Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 first report following ap pointment fill Bill Mathews term follow ing resignation Its interesting transition would like thank took time welcome board dropping line calling appreciate communication whether its just note say hello report local activities request help problem District 5 AMAers would like say office provide service much will depend well communicate urge take advantage link execu tive council AMA headquarters few weeks Ive office have already seen misdirected requests have resulted lost time frustrating results could have prevented call to determine proper se quence action Thats phone numbers head column Since District 5 covers large area district has associate vice presidents place writing also listed may find AVP locality have agreed assist District Vice President execution duties please use services well Now lets talk about frequency control Air Foiler Club has longstanding rule says dont trust anyone check make sure no flying fre quency before turn club frequency control system operation have lost favorite flying machine because someone thought frequency know distrust frequency control systems came Air Foilers case few weeks ago newcomer thought radio just purchased channel 54 channel 54 flag After shooting down another flier check data log set indicated channel 56 So question does practice frequency control effectively Air Foilers still trying make classic approach work limited success know clubs have developed control systems workwell clubs have success particular approach will send description system will distri bute information District 5 news letter subject frequency con trol discussion Burnie Fields District 5 frequency coordinator indicates no serious problem District 5 except national problem car boat folks using aircraft radio frequencies Most transgressions Ive seen airplane drivers using aircraft radios cars boats shame doubt things really good Again Burnies job help interference problems help track down sources eliminate least publicize existence frequencies involved end district has scanner equipment help identifying such interference equipment avail able contacting Burnie using address phone number head column availability flying sites remains biggest problem country reading newsletters Districts appears no exception Looks like club has some sort problem flying sites Either about lose site have acquired new have some problem suit ability think problem has model hobby since Free Flight days before World War II since gas engine came scene noise possi bility damage surrounding property liability insurance personal safety grew importance models became powerful heavier faster factors tend increase visibility model flying non-modeling public Therefore like acquisition retention flying site generally volves public relationssomething modelers good would like involved often very successful Such effort often involves selling public official use park ex-landfill some cases just use private property municipality complaints nearby residents help aspect problem AMA has public relations department headed Mr Geoffrey Styles has very active program designed help flying site problem encourage club have PR program objec tive improving image com munity live fly review newsletters indicates clubs District 5 already put lot effort such program reports mall shows flying demonstrations air show teams beginner programs school support pro grams flight training efforts salute plan execute such programs bound help flying site problem arises already have problems Geoff can provide advice films brochures impor tant cases AMA backing local club program type re cently conducted District 10 good success am firm believer having group Washington wont help much itself have bring expertise local level think AMA needs involved directly such efforts negotiation local officials flying site acquisition retention practical expertise legal technical angles involved should major asset club organiza tion negotiation public officials Let first warn AMA headquarters cant carry whole ball game flying site local entity club seeking use organization will neighbor com munity involved ones have live up regulations imposed maintain muffler rule clean up area assume responsibility liability insurance short run field professionally Take heart thinkthese hard words really gives club feeling accomplishment pride surmount such problems illustrate club Coffee Air Foilers Tullahoma TN have blessed provision flying site US Air Force last 28 years flanked golf course growing community its problems noise suppression control field access Most field maintenance provided Air Force Gramm-Rudman Act burst upon scene result no money main tenance Club has since assumed responsibility have built new sun shade club money sweat re worked runway laid out built lot control parking talking about new better improvements important guys know other bet ter have new respect clubs talents capabilities feeling pride accomplishment shows up thing club does Believe adversity stuff heroes made Congratulations Bill Jenkinshe now holds free flight field Category Ill gas engine classes Ill bet thats first As knowJoe Beshars campaign retire AMA mortgage full swing RAMMs Montgomery AL commended prompt response $500 60 members words way wipe out debt September 1986 109 Action Air Poller SprIng Soaring Con test Dick Renakers readyto launch Ken Daniels mans wrench Photo Kendal McDonald Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents cal Ettel #3 castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owenoboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snasley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oskoreat Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 month able attend couple model airplane events planned attend weather caught see trips ahead year funds holding up well thats travel District 6 Mint Julep Scale contest saw lot good flying usual like go catch up whats latest world Scale also use catch up latest gossip talked some old friends met some new ones Now makes trip worth weather held off could attend banquet Mint Julep saw device designed Dennis Tierney Isotopes Owensboro KY will beep you take pin board since will cause third order intermodulation deserves further study because its such simple device could possibly pay itself saved models may have Model Aviation soon us see Its pretty nifty first picture month presenting Superior Service award Dale Arvin Dale has spent years working us local level well national level big push has Scale efforts have helped make Scale norm area instead exception member Southern Indiana RC Mod elers seem very proud him So am Thanks Dale What good would Dale Arvin bewithouta first class club support efforts say would have faired well lam happyto say next picture Bill Ledbetter president Southern Indiana RC Mod elers receiving Award Excellence club club has done much work push Scale etc area have worked Dale Scale team trials well giving active support local clubs activities know well because Mint Julep Scale contest biggy well-deserved award award excellent club second trip Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY Louisville RC Clubs first four stroke rally turnout small did stop great flying suspect will turn yearly event Louisville area certainly hope Fourstroking such pleasant change pace have appointed new AVP sawa need St Louis area knows area clubs well Ray Meyers has moved recently Id like him con tinue coverage old territory now have appointed Cal Ettel Got problems fpr him Let him know Got friend has money knows what Joe Beshar suggests talk him out some good cause need deplete mortgage would like see gone good saw dues increase voted year place 1987 mortgage lot need money Should let happen Lets pay off Joe Beshar approached Aircraft Owners& Pilots Association get some help mortgage fund raising told us will get some advertising support heard wrote AOPA since am member John Baker AO PA president replied stated help way John told modeler waybackand currentlyflies Old Timers mostly may get some real support AOPA members since Im sure us AOPA also modelers full size guys want help ought willing put out main effort Radio Control Club Cbicago started donating twenty-five dollars Michael Blaugher needs info private government-owned aircraft museums needs locations places air planes have converted restaurants etc would also like locations towers factories used during WWII Hewill put together pamphlet may bit useful us hope pamphlet big enough Write Michael Blaugherat 124 East Foster Parkway Fort Wayne Indiana 46806 Call him 219-744-1020 got call Lila Dick Stamm Grandview MO remember Dick Hes 60-year-old modelers puts us shame flying year long Yea flies its cold out Anyway Lila just tell about neat contest have just witnessed Ill try recap some students Western Michigan State University decided put together model airplane contest Society Automotive Engineers sponsored Kansas City Radio Control Association help models original designs would cargo carrying use same size brand engines designs checked out safety rules etc contest teams decide weight advance flight contest officials would weigh out amount cargo attempt would made According sources Dick Lila part great left out lot details Im sure get idea blast made very entertaining day nine teams heat battle Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Montreal PQ Academy Aeronautics Flushing NY University Waterloo Water loo Ont University Iowa Iowa City IA Central State University Warrensburg MO Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI Concordia University Montreal PQ Wayne State University Detroit Ml University Missouri Columbia MO winning school University Mis souri really believe winners story got Dick Lila received note Dean Owen Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead KY has spent past year teaching Europe visiting Professor Boston University has given him chance some aeromodeling Europeans has gotten soaring electrics European style loves get impression very impressed waythey things areas know soaring electric fliers know what mean Since Ive known Dean few years know takes lot flip bits like apparently has Im sure will hear wonderful stories him re turns way also builds flies full-size aircraft Ive about decided its tough nails fill up page could use help get full use know dont want full page stuck mayaswell getourmoneysworth Send some good stuff will glad add column No dont want contest schedule Thats back thing other good stuff fine said lets go flying Enough now.. 110 Model Aviation Low AMA number still tuBal beautitul RC Grumman Widgeon model belongs IrwIn Ohlsson AMA President number tour 1943-1946 still actIve Note fIrst 100 AMA numbers re served Presidentsto get have get elected Iowa S Michigan 5 Minnosota s Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472152 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2825 E Shorewoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohrlng 4494Tangiewoad Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoque WI 64548 district has shorter flying season others sure nice get out flying starts have work ing bugs out full-sized Pattern Calypso charging set up necessary Honda generator really causes disbelief What have learned far keep light 51 ounces Ni-Cads need help expect get new model down 8 pounds less have great performing combination friend Tim Bissell gave auto license plate Future Electric has dual interpretation future growing AMA very exciting future flying power sorry guys electrifying have two Electric FlyIns already year Union Lake Ann Arbor both having interested specta tors would place electric power technology par what radios late SOs However technology advancing much faster now power systems proving very practical month shall visiting Mil waukee area Russell Knetzger has organized mini district meeting same time Circiemasters Stunt Clinic gaining popularity am looking forward including flash visits some local fields see action Later month have invited Flint area help evaluate flying field layout Safety insurance tied closely together amidst flood newsletters can detect increase insistence following safety rules repeat request including phone number newsletters really helps new FAI Team Selection Committee Member Larry Phillips Rochester Ml Larry has flown Pattern ever since have known him Master Class events extremely noise safety conscious has done tremendous research acquisition flying fields Speaking noise. need ideas noise reduction hardware Sound Committee planning issue booklet part collect practical ideas immediate start problem manufacturers catch up U FO group has several slipover muffler additions very practical efficient Send idea will reward free patch AMA supplies have another request con cerning present AMA awards committee looking need make meaningful thoughts toward special patches certificates group individual can awarded different levels appropriate reasons award given Pass thoughts please decision look free member ship Contest Directors other ficials has brought several letters mail comments CompuServe fall 50-50 lam uncertain correct move reason proposal CDs often fail complete paperwork pay lousy insurance situation need tighten paperwork accuracy its timing hold district conference CIS first Wednesday month starting 10 pm EST time allows attend clubs meeting Last month several district members line President Grigg too dealt several questions redirected him Try make next gives instant replies questions access officers going problem near future due increasing numbers similar events crowding calendar makes good sense attend district association meetings early year help coordi nate contests have run Eastern section know now least three associations district doing great job Make point attend local meeting popular model shows Greater Michigan Model Show Ex position run Indian City held during summer seems attract modelers year although event during flying season year will bethe8thannualshowand twill beheldat Yack Arena Wyandotte August 16th 17th shall doing Trans mitter checking AMA Frequency Committee Bring Txs District Roundup newsletters pipeline activities thoughts read through circle items interest use section column news letter editor important officers club being nerve center distributes information mem bers Stand up applaud him next meeting wouldnt have known about hadnt sent news read requests items put National Newsletter helps thousand Attaboys guys Safety becoming regular section productionsDavidson Aviator Red River RIC MARCS Sparks Loonletter Flare-out have section Keep up guys Note latter also ran Tx frequency check John Benson also logs onto CIS regularly 0 goofed last month Larry Gordon did get first Toledo third plane S Stillwater Flyers production called Sodbuster News conjures up vi sions ways bust sod . very neat computer-aided newsletter notice editors have programs permit great graphics dual column format lets get info pass along 0 Dumb Stunt Month Award went Dave Burns unique way retrieving model lofty tree. Wonder learned John Worth Ho Hum 0 last Clippings Grassfield R/C have new field opened Fun Fly Feed S Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society splitting entry fees donating half MD 0 Ribcrackers cannot find suitable field annual MD Fly will pass year have contacted Oakland Community College run summer class RC vacationing school children get decent fee too S Three Rivers Aces have bowling team won two first places leagues knowthere RC bowling ball available . Hmmm 0 Another club sorting out field rules SHARKS provide different wind directions looks safe S about Fly Swapper Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have later June 0 Another community helping club Winnebago Flyers Oshkosh helping run EAAKids Kites Familyand Flights contest 0 Hey Big Daddy Man. dig real kool . contributor Marshailtown Flyer Note Man Iowas column Man districts other Davidson Club Hilltop pers have asked members have Gene Pastori relate trials tribulations obtaining CD cert quite chapter events 0 Valley Aero Modelers have formed own Sound Level Committee sending data us thanks guys Remember noise sound problem lly Lakeland Flight Lines have printed out matrix frequencies usable around part Milwaukee Association thats another reason club part groups Battle Creek Forgotten September 1986 111 Pete Marie Bergstroms getaway car decoration O51OT0flUW j- ug oy Lee nuuurlaofl 01 Cloud MN Left Right Jim Olsonpast president Granite City RIC Dick Evensonco-ordina tor Granite City RIC Al Burkewright County R/Clooklng Arkansas siana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Majo Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 commerce Pleaoanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmos 814W Centerville #125 GarlandTX 75041 Overheard Samuel-East Model Fly ing Field Dallas Stunt flying damned dont think Id fly like knew what doing another fellow felt very sorry because simply good builder certainly good flier top also seemed have lots bad luck Finally good friend asked ever considered giving up modeling Heavens no would please wife too much dont think could stand see happy As must realize enjoy sharing little chuckles modeling Today customers WWII Scale model fan came announce just bought mint-condition vintage Mustang automobile said gotten personalized license plates Wanta guess whatthey say courseP-51 clever dang Good advice newsletter Collins RC Club Dallas area comes newsletter editor Bob Condit mentions Collins RC president Ralph Fundoots talked club about AMA insurance stressing insurance effective plane marked accordance AMA guidelines plead innocent knowing what guidelines look up AMA Rule Book got member ship card youve misplaced ask some careful modelers around Ralph Fundoots passed out some AMA stickers fulfill insurance common sense requirements properly filled out used further encourage proper flying Fundoots also appointed club safety officer Don Shuhart have admire folks determined things right quote District 8 newsletters reminds compliment newsletter editors thankless job AMA membership just takes effort granted Believe newsletter network really important things holdingtogether moving-forward Acad emy Model Aeronautics nervous system nationwide organization like AMA its communication know what other guy doing enjoying important solving problems am especially sensitive ability talk another because notwithstanding modeling photography sports auto racing art other inter ests guess main interest hobby communications fact greatest development expansion club newsletter network en couragement AMA President present beautiful form AMA maga zine Model Aviation voted president has since devel oped its present proud form main publisher Carl Wheeley Another communications step forward take great pride having encouraged thousands prideful jacket patches enjoy Please realize communicative devices letting us know other guy does flying might no advanced skipping rock across pond Reading back across what have just written mess words simply say God bless newsletter editors since newsletters magazine come through mail have hugged letter-carrier lately Personally try set good example offering column about 2500 words month often hard meet deadlines hard guess make better informed enthusiastic about aeromodeling sure try Ive writing like over 15 years think would wonderful AMA Executive Council might also consider would required come up column like month written cleverly informatively ac ceptably Please let make point again God bless newsletter editors other writers mod eling would nearly much fun Still subject newsletters some times best intentions will go astray have before newsletter no heading no club name no officer list editors name no addresses phone num bers no return address shame much effort twenty-two cent stamp spent dont know credit editors need look offering see getting proper credit someone could contact wished Still another oversight occurs beauti fully put together newsletter nearby promotes myJ une 1st District VII meet ing newsletter dated June 5th postmarked June 7th can see above two examples getting news letterjust right aint easy sure thank encourage newsletter editors help out articles other con tributions Last month assured ControlLine alive active month let mention although Radio-Control gets publicity attention Free-Flight aeromodeling also alive much fun educational ever Strong evidence great newsletter get Norman OK called Okie Flyer news sheet about eight pages published Bill Baker eight times year Free-Flight buff will send eight issues measily $5 Write him 1902 Peter Pan Street Norman OK 73072 Whoever wrote RoadAgain article No 14 issue Okie Flyer has great sense humor add great newsletter Before forget have kissed starting battery rubberbands wife lately might think re verse priority Feedback newsletter Houston Radio Control Club got such kick out article Art Crashing appeared part Bobs June news letter wanted sure credit writer properly After title simply says Bill Brown Bob didnt know Bill Brown isthe article given him Houston RC club president Kirby jorgensen said hed find out let know Meanwhile first partof article terrific Im looking forward reading youd like benefit fine article Art Crashing might offer exchange newsletters Bob Address Bob Schneider 10419 Hazelhurst Houston TX 77043 phone 714-465-8108 same area Bill Bradley edits Plane Facts Northwest Houston RC Club May issue under new busi ness Fred Massey decided time quit messingaround get some waterfor new sprinkler system Fred got bids well diggers inspected generator units set up financing bank guaranteed note Freds proposal Water well drilled 250 ft find fresh water have salt water above Install stainless steel filtered electric pump An Onan 12kw 50A diesel Genera tor skid installed working cost club $1500 down $196 per month five years motion made seconded passed have Fred handle Later newsletter Fred Massey got done water well man wanted test pump next day after well settled overnight Next day dis covered generator about $5000 worth well digging equipment disap peared Somehow good ole Fred acquired second generator unit sunk conceteAt latest reportthe newwaterwell pump generator working fine now sprinkler heads need exchanged another type Summary just cant stop modelers cost money effort Congrats Fred Massey Northwest Houston RC Club sure seat belt fastened gotta land 112 Model Aviation Margaret Dolly Wischer honored 1986 RC Expo hosted Toledo Weak Signals club presentation Legion Honor award AMA President John Grigg Dolly received award recognition years financial con tribution mostly through sale teddy bear dolls made herself pro ceeds donated AMA projects such Building Fund Scale Teams Colorado as S Nebraska h Dakota 0 nrh flokota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1807 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 62602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 News around District IXKansas Rege Hall reports theApril contest hosted Hugston SkyKnights enjoyed 53 con testants six states total hundred seven planes Way go Hugston SkyKnights Wyoming AVP Gene Corson shares following reports Sweetwater Aeromod elers Rock Springs WY enjoyed second annual fun fly number events banquet entrants families Wes Fife indicated Gene Corson improvements fine runway facili ties planned thatAugust 1986 will probably see another great contest Rock Springs Watch contest calendar new pit area Rock Springs WY Gene also reports Casper Airmodelers held 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In May24 25 entries came Utah Colorado Nebraska Montana California total 54 fliers approximately 100 air planes present take part flying banquet Saturday night just have very enjoyable weekend total entries Static Scale event jumbo Fly-In ten Noal Hess Salt Lake City 1St place winner 2nd place went Ron Compton Denver 3rd place went Dean Sadler also Denver Peoples Choice Award went Al Langford Littleton CO Al flyingan Ospray Biplane named Air Hog Miss Piggy pilot Kermit Frog wing walker great hit crowd especially kids Casper Airmodelers would like thank trophy sponsors merchan dise sponsors fro helping make 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In great success Nebraska AVP Frank Clark shares April mall show put Beatrice Tender Props success voting non-modelers netted results following picture Left Best Scale/Show Lonnie Can son Best Pattern Frank Clarke Best Bipe/Finish Gary Orth Best Sport Barry Radenbaugh North Dakota Grant Schmidt reports First Annual Mall Show Buffalo City RC Squadron Jamestown ND last March 34 planes entered three classes DIus DeooIes choice award Colorado David Ramsay reports out SAM No1 March Sparky Fun FlyA total 20 Sparkys drawn out Rocky Mountain woodwork representing three clubs two states Keep landing soft intentional Hope summer going well See Nats District VIIIs Lake Charles LA SPECIAL OFFER SUBSCRIPTION TO AMERICAN SPACEMODELING Model rocketry $13 for 12 monthly issues normal cost$1 5 official publication National Association Rock etry NAR contains news including contest calendar model rocketry activities plans model rockets helpful hints techniques other details space age form modeling Send $13 check money order no cash please made payable AMA along name address AMA-NAR Subscription Offer 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Sites Seminar Cont pg 99 what needs what AMA could to help what AMA could what clubs have done help themselves David Peltz acted moderator day-long program Geoffrey Styles AMA Public Relations Director spoke experience day-to-day involvement problems successes flying sites Several guest speakers Cali fornia spoke about public relations activities have helped gain visi bility areas have resulted fly ing sites and/or recognition sport Success stories tales woe input public official Riverside CA use AMA filmA Plane Place Perfect Dayprovided rewarding session David Peltz supplied slide presentation give people inside view National Canter Aeromodeling Reston first glimpse people received national headquarters combi nation talks visual materials well received attendees special guest Barbara Renaud President Airtronics Barbara kind enough address audience short time give manufacturers view point conclusion meeting verdict unanimous meeting extremely useful time well spent sort thing should done often places So look out AMAers Plans going made District Vice President will developing list interested people help him have similar program area Lend hand Lets work keep important aspect club operations movethe flying site September 1986 113 1st PatternDirty Birdy Ken Roeber Jamestown 1st ScaleSteve Mass Valley City Cita tion jet Al L5flTOYd winner Peoples Choice Did ever see Gooder line up Good Ole Boys Standing D Lund B Warren J Lange M FIelds L Payne B Layne B Etherlngton J Berrymnan 0 Guest K Nordensen Kneeling D Ramsey W Leiper R Norstog Groshelder Arizona 0 Calilarnia e Hawaii C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94698 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangenale CA95862 MIke Lee 282 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 JIm Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlola Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlanI St Pukalanl Maul HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Jon Zeislof 5411 October Way West Valley City UT84120 Frequency Coordinator George SteIner 2238 Rogue RIver Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 918 382-1982 Putting Money Mouth IVe accused Mr Grigg perpetuating F3B matter Ive insisted isnt true put money mouth May 26 1986 sent letter John Grigg John Worth Jeremiah Court ney AMAs attorney proposed Mr Grigg both sign written agree ment end future actions writings discussions what often referred F3B matter Mr Courtney drew up agreement calling joint Stipulation After receiv ing willing sign its original state Mr Grigg offered voluntarily withdraw August column prior its publication because dealt F3B matter response Mr Griggs column same subject Mr Grigg refused withdraw F3B writings same issue Mr Grigg first wanted change agree ment publish August column Further myAugust column also published quest always have last word demanded yet another oppor tunity rebut September Mr Grigg offered publish August column essentially same F3B words appeared elsewhere magazine Under Mr Griggs proposal past would selfserving version course would no rebuttal allowed chain events should obvious really perpetuating F3B matter Mr Grigg always wants fire first last cannon shots refuses immediately stop discussions writings etc form Ive proposed immedi ate total stoppage Mr Grigg has have mailed AMA HQ copy Mr Courtneys Joint Stipulation signed takes effect Mr Grigg signs Ive put money mouth will Mr Grigg likewise will continue never-ending questto havethe final word everything anyone doubts above sequence events happened exactly stated herein please contact John Worth AMA HQ Although has lot important things to keep AMA organization running smoothly Im sure hell take time verify what Ive said 100% true Aeromodeling Fun occasional has sles develop within AMA standard cop out seems be. drop aeromodeling supposed fun . agree aero modeling fun order fun continue someone has watch store learned very early life took summer job very popular resort hotel place fun resorts guests same time hard serious work hotel staff job see guests continued have fun No told hotels food buyer scream about shipment bad meat arrived day No told pool staff should relax have fun though bottom pool dirty similarities AMA great bulk general membership organization strictly fun does mean serious matters should swept aside because fun think AMA great organization certainly largest successful organization its type anywhere world have also mature enough realize no organization cluding AMA 100% perfect Some AMAs imperfections easy fix because like motherhood apple pieno against Speed ing upthe membership renewal process example such issue No AMA member would object getting new AMA card earlier Other issues AMAs imperfections universally looked upon someone doesntaddress ever supposed fixed opinion some AMAs leaders take what refer safe route never get involved controversy never seem bring items up Executive Council meetings Theyre always background never making waves Check out minutes past Council meetings Youll easily see movers shak ers does VP stand know Does ever tell person refuses take stand issues true leader true never take strong stand position matter very few people will get angry exceptions will expect accomplish some thing during term office take strong stands multitude AMA matters Ive discussed column mail has come response supports position huge margin much 251 some matters Thats continue use column discuss AMA matters use just list District 10 happenings So far mail Ive received overwhelmingly approves forum format ever tell thats what want Ill change column format Until Ill continue address issues imperfections need ad dress certain problems subject matter bound controversial times will can will twist around try convince am out destroy AMA Believe nothing further truth Aeromodeling will remain fun long someone around deal prob lems confront sport day Flying Site Seminar February pro posed Council AMA should go Out conduct Flying Site Seminars means better educating membership first District 10 doubt will last am firm believer fact nothing absolutely nothing im portant AMA full-time mature professional effort keep sport losing its flying sites Just cant play golf golf course cant go boating water sport needs land use AMAs budget does reflect need Nor does AMAs actual activities spend lots time energy money producing magazine attending aeromodeling trade shows putting Nats year performing wide variety desired member services opinion prob lem activities priorities aimed ourselves activities expenditures very little actually increase nationwide awareness aeromodeling outside own little world fact AMA spends far money talking its own members does talking outside world result obvious very few people other selves know exist As result lose land better job stating case well known person USA does know what Little League Boy Scouts about National Rifle Association Theres group real hard product sell fan tastic job dont P/R Public Relations budget better No organization has ever gotten known nationwide talking primarily itself really believe can first history lack exposure fine points brought out AMAs first Flying Site Seminar held out Cali fornia May 17th seminar huge success Much credit success goes Barbara Re naud Betty Stream Geoff Styles AMAs Directorof Public Relationsand speak ers Frank Smith Joint Military R/C Flyers Bob Sumowski Antelope ValleyTailwinds Tom McNichols Orange Coast R/C Club Dick Smith Yorba Linda Sailplane SCAM PS Century Flyers Chuck Beeman Inland Em pire Clyde Reed Riverside Parks & Recreation Commission representa tive Mayor City Riverside California Abe Brown seminar well attended about 85 people 36 different clubs abouta 150-mile radius LA John Grigg flew out wayfrom NewYork attend really important outcome seminar everyone went away feeling learned something impor tant about getting keeping flying sites recorded itall 41/2 hours videotape Some flying site problems should contact Doug Pratt AMA Headquarters see can arrange somehow get copy view Its slightly longer some bad movies Ive seen very worthwhile investment time Keep letters coming theyre fan tastic 114 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Asaoclate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 63676 Gary Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N. Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickoburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklirte P0 Box 623 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 08052 Prequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 781-5103 As have said before nicest people know modelers As happens nicest whole group Don McClave Don has done manythings quietly enhance hobby know him know quick help way can read about tragedy Mt Hood might know young people group Dons daughter Susan hearts have gone out Don family because loss As memorial Susan District XI Control Line fliers started scholarship fund NW Regionals would like contri bute please send Dave Mullens add ress top column mark Susan McClave Scholarship Fund Thank 15th Annual NW Control Line Champs took place during beautiful weekend Eugene wee bit hot got first good burns season hid out under hat shade could locate competition just hot some 74 contestants show ing up very large entry 14 balloon bust getting popu lar year may take over Precision Aerobatics 24 entries Carrier whole bundle busy continually seemed Combat down bit entries lots action area too light Scale seems no Scale builders out rumor has CL Scale may dropped because almost total lack interest seems like real shame Back Stunt circle two world-class fliers doing thing members both Canadian American FAI Precision Aerobatic teams attendance fact has always international meet strong Canadian participation Recent word site will NOT lost should NW Champs See next year Sky Knights put another Spring Opener Sea Plane event fantastic OMAS site near Banks Last year little cold year just right Unlike other water-based events might read about magazines contest Although high keyed does re quire able maneuvers both water air Most pretty simple wish could throw time factor can get hairy note Jerry Holcombs new design managed 360 water less its own length Imagine taxi about 2 meters snap turn taxi out leaving water Later Jerry showed us plane wanted U-Boat will dry out eventually OMAS bunch will undoubtedly have annual two-day bash towards 23rd/24th day usually flying kinds aircraft other Big Birds Its fine get-together enjoyable whether fly just spectate Farra gut Fliers have Big Bird Bash scheduled August 2/3 Farragut Park Boeing Hawks have Fly-In scheduled August 17 Kent number Fun-Flies sche dule Kitsap ARCS 2/3rd RAMS Electric Fun-Fly 2nd starting month Hogs Hollar 9/10th MARC RC Fun-Fly 23rd 30/31 st Farragut Fliers will host 3rd International Float Fun-Fly Sand Point September 6/7 has ROCs Four Stroke Fly-In SRAC will hold Electric Fly-In 7th Also 7th Salem RC Pilots Keizer RC Association will hold NW RC Big Bird Fly-In Gervais OR Sky Knights have moved date September Sea Plane contest September 7 Vancouver MARC will have Four Stroke Fun-Fly 13th Special note made Old-Timers Fun-Fly put bythe MRRCS near Puyallup order fly contest have able prove least 50 years old has nothing old design model last couple years event has held October concern comfort old folks has led change warmer day So qualify dont mind gentle action wend way MRRCS field September 14 food should worth trip Soaring types will find much spend time doing Belair Fliers will host soaring meet Bellingham 9/10th August Great Falls Soaring Society will hold two-day meet Great Falls 16/1 7th same weekend PASS has Thermal Search 86 Blue Lake Park east Portland 23/24th Eugene Glider Guiders present Glider Guider Soar ing somewhere near Eugene same weekend will glider meet Calgary dont know whos putting 30/31st Inland Empire Soaring Society holds North Idaho Soar ing Champs Moscow After two week lull soaring wars NWSS Tourna ment will September 13/14 Richland much racing going Hawks have F-500 3rd August Kent next event seems PROPS-spon sored F-i QM FAI meet Monroe 23/24th August Hawks have F-500 racing Kent 31st September Helena Flying Tigers will hold Fall Racing Meet Helena dont know what classes Id surprised werent flying Jemco class though along what else Big Sky RC holding Scale meet part two day Pattern/Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th August Im sure both events flown both days check Glen Mischke Next RCFCBC meet Boundary Bay 16/17th 6f August 17th BARONs Spokane will host 13th Annual Scale Meet Deer Park As recall open types scale aircraft can always write Bruce Nelson info Idaho Scale Squadron has meet Ontario OR 23/24th August Al Culver will have straight skinny After several years relative quiet Pattern wars seem heating up Oly Redo Harks main proponent Sport Aerobatics Thats schedule identical full-scale aerobatics flown Scale aircraft Hawks will have contest 27th July Kent have demonstrated art several contests other-directed fly-ins Rogue Eagles have Sport Aerobatic Bash scheduled 16/17th August White City Im sure whether same kind contest Check out calendar As previously mentioned Big Sky RC Club will hold Pattern Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th 16/17th Tn-Cities Modelers holding Fun-In-The-Sun Pattern contest Finley WA Rogue Eagles host Fall Rogue Eagles Pattern Meet 13/14th September White City Valley Aero Modelers will have Pattern meet 20/21st September Bens Strip near Zillah Called Valley Flyers Pattern classes will flown interested helicopters Boeing Hawks plan Hawks Helicopter Extravaganza Kent 14th Sep tember Free Flight action includes NWFF Champs Parkers Field AAA meet category 2 starts 9 am 16th August find field take Corvallis/Lebanon exit I-S head east towards LebanonT will signs will turning south right either first second major road crossing too far freeway go south couple miles looking second major road crossing lookofftothe leftyouwill probablysee assembled group will signs As remember actual turnoff field well marked alert will potluck barbecue Grells farm Saturday 7pm contest will resume 9 am Sunday flyoffs 1 pm kinds events enter 1/2 A BCD Gas P-30 Coupe/A-i HL Glider Scale Nostal gia I/Il Bob Stalick CD should fine meet Septem ber Silents Please Old Timers Champs will flown 13/14th same site Parkers Field also Category 2 AAA meet times about same NWFF meet No barbecue will Annual MECA Collectogether Tan gent School Saturday night will 15th Annual Willamette Modelers Col lecto will run 630 10pm interested old planes engines cars 30s through about 1965 will place Id like bring up date CL happenings havent got latest schedule suggest subscribe Flying Lines keep up what happening some rest country lead time quite long lately besides youd supporting best all-around Control Line newsletter Write Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 aware though Washington State Champs known Raider Round-Up must just around corner probably first second week September Happy Flying September 1986 115 U Silver Basics Models kept light designing lightest construction possible beefing up areas undergo severe strain Last month ended up discussing special need Flying Scale models keep tail light ran out space before giving example tail-heaviness common beginner Tail-heaviness such problem beginners want include it. Shifting Flyirg Scale models door Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane models can make same observation beginners very happy have built such model down its mini mum required weight 31 g believe can compete less experts lo behold cant get models fly Most likely because build thetail boom fin stabilizer too heavy way really overcome course go home build new lighter tail flying site however tail-heaviness can rectified adding clay nose order bring balance point forward belongs extra non-profitable weight nose naturallputs model disadvantage experts least will now fly So thing to keep tail light. join experts As beginners know ready change designs accomplish im provements have discussed last issue have difficulty adjusting remember overweight especially too much weight tail can problem sooner start improving models along line sooner models will fly better. will way becoming expert too Pee Wee-3D big gap Free Flight model design kit world has simple lowpowered gas model model beginners wouldnt have too much trouble building could taken out flown flown flown again again again would lot fun would introduce internal combustion Free Flight inexpensive safe manner have couple good designs published type model remem ber especially Bob Stalick no popularity followed no con certed effort get style click San Diego Orbiteers very unique innovative club June 1986 issue newsletter El Torbellino edited Howard Haupt answer prayer. e Pee Wee-30 designs Speedy Diaz FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 c7 dx PE WEE pounced immediately telephoned John Oldenkamp club president got full story So heres scoop Pee Wee-30 Rules 1 All sheet construction fuselage may have sheet-covered profile section 2 Length overall maximum 30 3 Projected wingspan maximum 30 4 Powered Cox 02 Pee Wee engine easily available 5 Any fuel high tech fuels appear yield no advantage 6 No variable in-flight surfaces 7 Fixed two-legged landing gear two wheels Contest Rules 1 Seven attempts get three official flights 2 Possibly 15% flight bonus ROG yet decided 3 Two minute maximum duration 4 No maximum motor run 15-18 seconds should about best 5 Score calculated dividing best duration motor run Orbiteers having flown such models great satisfaction about two years have decided about time little promotion Going right now club design contest members flying self-designed Pee Wee-30 models July 13th One-Design Challenge Otay Mesa models will judged per formance appearance appeal ease construction low cost club will build six identical models win ning design replicas winning model will available attheTaft Labor Day contest will available other Cali fornia fliers proxy fly Orbiteers ----3 TL# sponsored contest Hey guys really know push ideal dont try onePersonally think style model just what need ignite interest among youngsters returning oldsters combustion-powered Free Flight P-30 did rubber powered Free Flight Pee Wee-30 gas powered get reprint three Pee Wee-30 designs June issue Orbiteers excellent newsletter send Ed Whitten 22-cent stamp address above can also send 22-cent stamped self-addressed envelope directly Orbiteers president John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 Nice going Orbiteers * * * * * Build light especially tail goes whether youre building Flying Scale model Indoor duration model new Pee Wee-30 dont forget send 22-cent stamp three full sketches lots details Speedy Diaz. Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 116 Model Aviation Io

Insurance whole new world liability concern brewing connection club sanc tioned event activities Until recently concerned primarily providing insurance coverage would protect flier claims accidents caused model hitting someone something Whats happening frequently past however seeing claims accidents inci dental flying activity some current cases person spectator trips over guy wire tent man riding snowmobile hits gate cable someone gets foot caught gopher holethe scenarios endless point clubs now vulnerable used lot comes fact courts lawyers have get ting much larger judgments settlements such situations Suddenly what once very minor accident often major financial matter Meanwhile have realized now imbalance insurance situa tion clubs get coverage both flying non-flying accidents less cost $20 charter club individuals flying accidents pay $30 membership Also flying site owners AMAs First Flying Sites Seminar Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations several years Academy has offered advice chartered clubs individual memberson thetopicofflyingsites 1971 AMA published bookGetting Keep ing Flying Sites book prepared after much research supplied no cost clubs information contained proved useful helpful Two years ago updated version second edition book printed additions developed experience accumu lated bythe AMA Flying Sites Department several years since department covered primary insurance coverage almost anything club does owners property flying non-flying yet coverage provided no extra cost except special situations cost insurance coverage going up steadily almost catastrophically some thing has change possibility pro vide club protection flying accidents charge separately non-flying coverage perhaps $100 latter other hand because vital clubs have non-flying coverage perhaps flying probably best continue providing both types coverage now part charter fee fee would almost cer tainly need increasedperhaps $100 also need consider possi bility increases sanction fees better cover cost providing coverage site owners sponsors todays crazy sue-or-be-sued world such coverage clubs would still bargain present everyone needs realize seriousness crisis nature whats happening order know way go 1987 AMAs Executive Coun cil will considering deal next meets August 1 Now therefore time provide input council members can know thinking have vote such matters created 1980 addition book documents have proven practical value have available clubs help prepare make presentation need flying site search assistance established docu ments ranged letters support President Reagan endorsements astronauts other well known aerospace personalities listings flying sites public private industrial properties 75 separate pieces information designed assist flying site appeal AMA club member May 1 7 1986 first face-to-face seminar run AMA people Santa Ana California request David Peltz VP District 10 arrangements made invite clubs within wide geo Howard Crispin Jr Tidal Pool Marine biologists make use tidal pools study sites Oftentimes need make use something similar order study other things Such case Sound Model Aeronautics equivalent available area workin District IV site field operated DCRC Rockville MD very active club embraces spec trum model aircraft its activities have Sunday fliers Racers H elicopter fliers Pattern fliers Scale fliers club runs number sanctioned contests year including annual Pattern contest just completed well-known Scale meet Bealeton VA activity also have fly ointment Yes old established club com plainant threatens close down field club has always cooperated com pletely Montgomery County authorities advent latest round letters demanding flying site closed increased anxiety effort prevent happening study situation presents excellent view Continued page 100 graphic area meeting Notices sent Out well advance allow newsletter editors time publish facts follow-up notice sent month later remind everyone meeting RSVPs re quested Betty Stream AVP tire less worker Long Beach CA accumu lated responses Before meeting commenced 75 people sig nified intention day meeting 86 people showed up representing 35 different clubsa great start what turned out very informative useful day California has special problem due heavily populated areas have developed Clubs have losing sites development types residential industrial time therefore discuss Continued page 113 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutlveCoordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Giselejeokson S Competition services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager \ince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyO Membenhip Director Carol Merfeld 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 PublIc Relations Director Geoff Styles S ThhniI flhtOr Rob Underwood 0 AdministratIve Coordinator Bob Joislavek0 Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtne September 1986 99 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Clubs/Flying SitesSound Et Model Aeronautics AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council SoundCont pg 99 what occurs actions thatthe club must take weather storm complaining individual has com plained before actions taken prevent further untoward problems results has enacting new ordinance county course specifically addresses model aircraft activity gist ordi nanceisthatone mustnotexceed 55 dBAat property lines homeowners vicinity relatively easy measure level property lines little complex has determine howto comply rules Additionally new homes being built closer complainant Roger Byrd Chuck Ahern others have devoted lot time effort cause have come up some standards club follow Some procedural others involve equipment have potential problems consider things have done perhaps some variations can work out own sit uation flying site finished landfill ideal flying site because Qf regulations regarding construction other activifies fills Radio Control field fenced parking area set up rail dividers between pit area flying area two runways can no longer used later pavilion shelter place have cookouts site includes Con trol Line area paved circle across parking lot RC site also fenced contains second pavil ion utilized presgnt because Control Line fliers balk using mufflers unfortunate fill elevated somewhat surrounding houses businesses roads forth excellent model airport number things can maintain good relations neigh bors thing mentioned last article make certain have good PR program going has dorte Another important item cooperate fully local authorities Confer work closely reach agreements regulations fair both neighbors Work avoid rules being imposed upon will prevent flying Again done club has excellent con tact local authorities works con tinue relationship becomes essen tial establish specific hours operation set hours will allow ade quate time conduct events such con tests done also No flying permitted before 0930 hours day week mentioned runway now closed Taking off runway would move aircraft much closer homes especially newer ones under construction remaining runway nearly parallel built-up areas other factors technical naturewhat can operated utmost importance club need establish muffler rule field follows bit predicament What constitutes suitable muffler DCRC has made several decisions regard thing illegal use flow through muffler DCRC field also permitted use tuned pipe muf fled tuned pipes certainly accept able Experience shows among certain other designs adequate mufflers As stated earlier require ment sound level 55 dBA builtup property lines aim below figure flying within certain de fined areas field has deter mined exceed 103 dBA three meters can meet 55 dBA requirement couple things aware prime importance fly designated area other two airplanes register 103 dBAyou can permitthem toflytogether Right off bat says going Pylon Racing Pylon place now no mufflers field requirements critical need monitor aircraft often Weather conditions changing prop diameters pitches relocation pipes mufflers other factors can change level par ticular aircraft member makes altera tions important recheck purposes meter sold Radio Shack something under $40 will serve satisfactorily check substantial numbers aircraft become aware ways comply rules FAI limit F3A Aerobatics now 98 dBA three meters substantially below re quirement DCRC still nowhere near low enough some sites situation has judged its own DCRC fortunate flight path some dis tance housing area always case Remember 3 dB change indicates sound twice loud quiet Last weekend annual Pattern contest DCRC during round aircraft checked sound levels None exceeded 103 dBA level however two did attain level mentioned illegal tuned pipe other evidence bad bearings Since looking meet 98 dBA FAI figure classes need some standard did get good cross section found 61 percent met 98 dBA figure 39 percent did Are general statements derived spectrum sound levels ran low 89 dBA aforementioned 103 dBA 89 erroneous since ex haust upwind side Itwould have read differently downwind side engine recall 40 Another reading necessarily case taken 12 four stroker read 101 5 engine exhaust Enya muffler pointing almost straight out read 1015 flier realigned stack point ed rear aircraft level dropped under 99 dBA Hard say just what effect air Generally four-stroke engines exceeded 98 dBA level other two strokers except two mentioned above read between 91 98 dBA obvious since represented good cross section engines equipment proper selection muf flers tuned pipes propellers will stage get us below FAI figure also combinations will get us long way down Several pieces equip ment now prototype form show great promise installation can drop down 6 7 dBA 98 standard has lot going soon will available difficult question answer moment DCRC AMA Show Team has done considerable work sound will con tinue perform lot sites important keep levels low possible looking test out new technology orderto keep performing As said tidal pool As time opportunity permit testing will done field day contest two members Montgomery County Office En vironmental Protection landfill taking readings As contest pro gress seen wide range figures aircraft timing opportune officials took read ings edge fill rear flight line second down area new homes being built highest readings edge fill about 61-62 dBA occurred times two 60 powered aircraft passing approximate center area same time readings line new houses important readings far club concerned point readings below 55 dBA requirements county offi cials pleased results see no difficulties insofar law con cerned another point letter regarding safety read frequency con trol another subject New Engine Tests K&B Manufacturing has new series engine production opportunity check levels Readings made stand should improved engine mounted airplane partially fully cowled engine newSportster20 comes complete conven tional excellent muffler can look Marks Mechanical Engineering Handbook find basic concept Amazing old ideas work properly applied rate ran engine long enough get fine needle steady running top end good steady running idle throttle response smooth fast both directions cannot say maximum rpm can obtained break-in might give run ning recommended 9-4 prop engine put out 84 dBA three meters 9 ft 10 62 50-ft distance will get below 55 dBA range under 100 feet Since aircraft will distance greater much flight going very quiet air Comments have heard confirm understand K&B will have further engines series near future compare sport flier especially will have excellent choice intend get plane soon some readings have another mufflerto test will get report next article 60 appearance will fool have promised some new-design props have received date Since also 60s would like able test same time muffler anyone has anything new would like see tested written up feel free send along 100 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Took Seriously Several times have written about need both officials contestants work together success can venture really neces sary both groups individualistic yet able understand others point view Marie Adamisin has official recorder Control Line aerobatics Nats has judge well per forming other official duties Too daughter Art Adamisin Control Line practitioner 40s right up today four brothers have Control Line flying might expect would become deeply involved herself Peter Bergstrom Control Line aero batics flier originally Massachussetts now residing Washington state result stint military helicopter pilot Pete has entered Nats fate will sometimes Marie Pete des tined meet result meetings marriage Marie Peter May 10 1986 Detroit area So finally hap peneda happy marriage between official contestant May both have no thing lOs rest lives make very beautiful couple picture will attest heir wedding reception like whos Control Line modeling people over US attending fine time mother Betty losing daughter Peter did gain still another son Knowing guess now has five sons Great job Mom Pop In-Basket continue receive mail concerning possible loss magazine spacetothe increased VPcolumns computer mail getting heavier issue As write issue has published longer columns least issue no indication cutbacks other articres pre dicted earlier column Perhaps premature earlier guestimates likely Carl Wheeley staff doing terrific job limiting impact other areas magazine Either way like creased VP column length write district VP let him know can respond desires doesnt know Reasonable Success Back 1980 Academy hired Geoff Styles guru flying sites did such good job later given added responsi bilities Public Relations Academy background salesman great asset work did very well both tasks Through efforts growing need educating member ship get keep flying sites program Flying Site Seminars begun first trial run sure held Santa Ana CA 86 people representing 35 clubs attended Thanks Barbara Renaud Airtronics use large meeting room Saddleback Inn again thanks also enjoyed very nice luncheon reasonable out-ofpocket cost success will seminars answer first question lies future meaning say time can tell attendees learned enough seminar say success Certainly terms attendance Will Without doubt will overall impres sion attendees enthusias tic about seminar felt learned own impression concept seminar item time has definitely come write magazines about problems flying site acquisition retention nothing like good old face-to-face discussions im press ideas ones mind Writing good direct contact better con tent first seminar OK found bit too war stories about flying sites being told opposed methods employed get keep site total speakers did good job explain ing plights future seminars surely must continue would think emphasis need placed public relations aspect flying site problems Speakers can emphasize relate neighboring community should en couraged As first seminar need hear success histories also need hear failures learn analyze failure occurred Before leavingthis subject must give due credit Betty Suzi Stream effort put forth getting word out seminar yeoman efforts organization done seminar itself Thank ladies An Opinion Almost six years ago maga zine carried raging controversy between two officers Academy member ship told us no uncertain terms wanted no kind nonsense have no intention being party again introducing issue-by-issue contro versy between officers Academy since have very openly attacked insulted ourvice presidents column two issues earlier feel quick response due will say VP entitled very biased totally inaccurate opinion No will said response thoughts apologize membership wasting much space worthless subject An FAI Appointment rules-making bodies AMA various contest boards covering disciplines sanction competitions boards has chairman responsible see board functions properly turn Contest Boards Coordina tor sees board chairman does job timely accurately Until recently no such coordinator existed several FAI Team Selection committees have number has grown number during last two years became time rectify situation So now have FAI TSC Coordinator George Buso George also voting delegate FAI ClAM meet ing no stranger events duties will act matters dealing FAI TSCs same authority President AMA except will have authority change chairmen members several committees George has lot work ahead him will need support members volved FAI programs have suggestions constructive criticism procedures George may able help can contact him thru AMA head quarters now may well giving out address later appointment comes effective June 11986 Pylon Finals appears right now write team selection meet FAI Pylon F3D will held Smyrna TN Dates look pretty well set 27 28 September entry list looks like might Whos Pylon coun try Pylon interest sure ought bone up FAI rules give try ANovel Idea wasatToledothis past spring chanced onto novel idea kit field booths spotted neat looking hand-launch sail planethats class rules nowwhich gimmick should have thought long ago kit includes 2 two aircraft built adult child smaller ship simple hand launched glider dead ringer larger class model except size So folks builds RC version other builds hand-launched glider version problem foresee type com bination . does adult build RC version child build glider ver sion other way around Look combo-kit hit market about same time magazine Made uh. well its Top Flighting model September 1986 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 promised Council would en courage Honor Roll plan mortgage contributions because another collateral program has started However persons have already sent volun tary contribution deserve mentioned very absolute least can under circumstances 9 Honor RollAMA Mortgage Lester GoldsmithMemphis TN Rita GoldsmithMemphis TN P Earnest WrisleySantee CA Elizabeth WrisleySantee CA Camarillo Flying Circus Verna JohnenCamarillo CA SNicholas johnenCamarillo CA James 1 ArcherCamarillo CA Lee BuffumCamarillo CA ILeo GabrielsCamarillo CA Aaron GabrielsCamarillo CA 9Hugh OConnelCamarillo CA *George McCartneyCamarillo CA Al LembkeCamarillo CA *DK JonesCamarillo CA Richard JacksonCharleston SC includes 6 yr old Ujon Jackson Howard & Jac-Bangor ME queline Smith pCharles Barnes ForAustin TX aHill Country RCI John PatroliaMarshfield MA pGeorge SchulzTullahoma TN aJack CulpepperTullahoma TN James WaughCape Neddick ME Robert CounselmanMcClure OH aHorrace CainHumble TX Marvin BemisCanastota NY Nino DiRonzaRockville MD Donald & PeggyBham AL PRupp IEdward & BeverlyRedlands CA 0Hydorn PWalter StaffSalt Lake City UT IGordon BanksHuntsville AL RC Report magHuntsville AL P Paul Bladyka Chester VT Robert & GloriaNew Albany IN Nielson P Louis & EarnestaWestminster CO Roberts S ssoo meet three important women Washington DC Area $500 rtant because work AMA left Gloria Cook works Micheilne siooo sons department Gloria has AMA almost forever middle Debbie $1000 Ii Brown AMA Sanctions Secretary processes contest reports mail completed contest right Terry Rossiter Editorial $500 lAssistant under Carl Wheeley magazine department way Debbie has also $1 000 manyyears three keepthe wheels churning Headquarters $500 $500 thank unselfishness $500 send mortgage money $200 now anyway Another parallel effort 0I $50 er scale being conducted thru $500 p Club P residents AMA Council feels $500this 5/T $5OOP r Roll plan might conflict $2500 Regarding recent poil permanent Nats site overall feeling Its better either have least three different N ats sites $1000 nd country affair can rotated leave things like $1000 fliers can see Nats $50 p extensive travel other hand some $1000 single site would great use $500 Oshkosh shining example $725 or Dan Rau Dallas RC club thinks $500 p need stronger leadership grab up $1000 i opportunities free land donations $500 up have slept through $19858 W chances past $2000 c VP Kenny Kern District VI meni tions successful EAA field Oshkosh encourages us same $200 P Mike Hall Ridgeville IN suggests $500 about State Fair Grounds around $2500 arious Nats $500 Earnie Wrisley Santee CA Scale $1000 W Staffel Club cautions against buying pro perty anywhere because will soon $500taken away under eminent domain fast everything growing Gordon Banks bravely beginning new magazine RC Huntsville AL suggests work SIG Byrons utilize existing flying sites Nats first McGinnnis Book World Records AMA field Safety flags reaching AMA-chartered club renewals mailed out just now reaching club secretaries Don Parks editor Davison Ml Aviator News has just reported first Somebody just stole club wind sock AMA flag dirty rats Ill get Carol Merfeld mail another can Pictured two important Free Flighters California left Mr Craig Cusick President Southern Cal Aero Team SCAT right Mr Brad Wilder won first FAI Power last years Nats Histimewas832 secalmosta perfect score Craig shown handing Brad interesting letters have accom panied donations Verna Nick Johnen Ventura CA have tried pay off entire building mortgage themselves along Camarillo Flying Circus Charles Barnes Austin TX Hill Country RC planned donate its 1986 Air Show rained out James Waugh Cape Neddick ME con fides wife usually claims loose change has spirited us bureau quarters mortgage Thanks James.. N mo DiRonza handles air flights out Washington DC anywhere anywhere has quietly donated almost $200 comment Thanks Nino. moneys will go against mortgage principal AMA building Edward Hydorn Secretary impor tant Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers writes check $5 mortgage fund can life member AMA Easy Edward send AMA $1000 once four payments will issue lifemembership 2-digit license L front very few 2-digit ones left. . number will retire life never ever issued other memberever good friend CD John Thompson Eugene OR writes appreciate communicating info about models weighing over 55 pounds feel appro priate AMA monitor its own position area None CL models will ever exceed 55 pounds dont want pay damage caused does CE Robbert Dist VI CLCB member writes. am opposed idea Contest Director receiving $10 day credit CDing contest instead free membership following year put 35 40 hours pre-contest work plus contest plus work after contest credit CD receives grossly inequitable already agree GE Robbert will personally try put fire out before gets vote also vote against it reaches stage free engine winning perpetual Mc Neill Cup annual Nats event engine generously donated Mr Johnny Brodbeck K & B Engines Thank Johnny would like free worldclass 15 engine simply go years Nats Lake Charles win FAI Power like Brad -lit 102 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 New Development Insurance Crisis.. Late last year jolted whop ping increase insurance costs same time no choice accept decrease coverage million dol lars instead two no model car boat coverage reported Feb ruary 1986 issue Model Aviation page 95 Since situation has continued volatile Based what has hap pening insurance industry has reason optimistic coverage next year would better available less expen sive fact outlook pessimistic much AMA Executive Council approved initiation feasibility study see AMA might better have some form self-insurance record suggests strongly may case shows begin ning 1976 through end September 1982 paid total $635670 pre miums basic membership liability protection plus another $8308 out special reserve fund whereby pay initial claim amounts Thats total $643978 paid AMA treasury return insurance people paid out total $396345 Thus cost AMA almost twothirds million dollars over period almost six years provide less half million dollars claims payment Now heres what has happened since have paid out premiums since Oct 1983 amount $469940 plus other $84813 special reserve fund foratotal $555753 Duringthis period less three years however insur ance company has pay out thingall claims paid AMAs reserve fund other words paid insurance didnt have use because basic fund called SIR Self Insured Reserve used first before insur ance companys coverage came play present AMAs SIR amount $1 50000 1987 probably will have set aside amount plus another $350000 latter first step build ing up fund would enable us launch self-insured program Meanwhile however probably will still need pay insurance company provide coverage above $150000. until could take over year two own able can build up few years larger fund could have makings sustaining self-insured program being subject vaga ries up down cycles insurance market Thus before going wayfor primary purpose stabilizing annual cost nature coveragewe need establish much larger reserve present appears may need reserve about three million dollars maintain continuing self-insurance pro gram way make happen simple mathematically 100000 members times $5 equals $500000 AMA can provide about $500000 outof current member ship dues budget needs come some other source such insurance assessment possible can proceed self-insurance pro gram next year dont go route may have pay out same amount insurance company rather selves Its same basic philosophy behind ending years paying rent buying own building instead gettingamortgagetofinancethe projectan insurance assessment would vehicle Looking problem long range least five years goingto self-insurance looks very feasible fact outcome insurance feasibility study did year AMAs Executive Council will probably make go/no go decision subject August 1 meeting Lake Charles Louisiana meantime input would helpful council members basic answer need provide AMA Life Members.. Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Academy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Membership initiated $250 down 1-1 1-2 1-3 L-4 1-5 L-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 L- 10 111 1-12 L- 13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack 6 Lowe Joseph P Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeiII Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Louis J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod Dr James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Kraffi H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford ARitchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 1-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 1-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 whether would willing accept special assessment probably $5 purpose establishing AMA selfinsurance program 1987 beyond payment followed $250 following three years memberships recognized tax-deductible contributions Interesting sidelight several families have two life memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Ellaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard 0 Nelson Daniel J Pmss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gero George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger James Grier Jim Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald 1-71 Herbert Johnson Jr 1-72 Cara lee Thompson 1-73 John 0 Doyle 1-74 Robert G Diefenderfer 1-75 Fred Bopp 1-76 Joe Zingali 1-77 Raymond G Marvin 1-78 Barbara Gerber 1-79 Jeff Troy 1-80 John Reed Jr 1-81 Edward Teal 1-82 Joseph H Konefes 1-83 Kenneth Kortright 1-84 Robert Spivey 1-85 Jim Pope 1-86 Orval C Stewart 1-87 Paul Binkley 1-88 Jef Raskin 1-89 Marty Zellman 1-90 Russ Nitsch 1-95 Christopher E Wimmer 1-96 James BPorter Jr 1-98 Donald Draskovich 1-99 Robert C Wimmer 1-100 Bill Schmidt 1-114 Ray B Sahlberg 1-115 William Raub 1-288 David Bridi 1-289 Ron Morgan 1-300 Penny Thompson 1-331 William G Bennett 1-2664 William Hanson 1-4037 Gary Hutchison 1-20244 Bob Wischer September 1986 103 Wayne Karen Yeager received special plaques RC Expo Toledo year recognition exceptional service 1985 RC Pylon Racing World Champion ships Chicopee MA Wayne Con test Director Karen starter Making presentation wasAMA President John Grigg 1985 HaIl Fame Five distinguished model aviation per sonalities have elected Acad emy Hall Fame men indi vidual contributions sport have recognized nominated AMA members selected Academys Council Past Presidents annual process Any Academy member can request nomination forms Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters submit his/her candidate election Hall Fame Nominations must received AMA Headquarters year before March 31 order given consideration Council latest Hall Famers Bill Effinger founder Berkeley Model Supplies has innovator designer since aeromodeling gained na tional prominence Bill almost legendary figures seems have always around achievements considerable Perhaps prolific producer model kits least terms wide variety types sizes still business after years under name W E Technical Services days Bill provides excellent plans old time models equipped RC assist includes ducted fan model offerings years ago Bill first winners Flying 8-Ball Trophy also known Walt Billett Loving Cup award originally given through Model Industry Association annual meeting recognize people made significant contributions sport hobby Working premise always better give receive Bill Effinger has leader singto others get credit contributions Now time receive induction AMA Hall Fame long overdue Dick Everett built first model airplanes 1933 never lost bug next several years entered won contests local state national levels Until World War II interrupted pleasure flying Dick force contend competition class entered joined NACA now NASA 1939 went Prop Shop Langley Field Virginia appointed foreman facility crews prepared high-speed multi-bladed propellers wind tunnels Some props eleven blades weighed much 39 tons made eight-ft diameter tunnels used model testing Later selected team en gineers technicians under Dr Robert Gilruth Pilotless Aircraft Research Division As Project Coordinator directly concerned launch prepara tions procedures During period life Dick joined local modeling activities designing airplanes acting Contest Director Brainbusters Virginia Moving California 1948 assumed new job responsibilities Mis sile Technician Convair re-entered model aviation scene designer builder contestant Winning events far afield Phoenix Tucson Dick asked CD 1952 Nats held Los Alamitos Naval Air Station 1955 appointed CD World Wide U S Air Force Model Championships held Travis Air Force Base During time set several national records vast know ledge qualified him well write column Air Trails magazine did regular basis between 1952 1963 took him road sometimes much 35000 plus miles year literary involvement continued right up until death 1985 articles being published Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation magazines Induction Hall Fame well-deserved honor life long aeromodeler helped others enjoy fun Paul Guillow naval aviator World War decided make youth America airconscious end designed constructed simple model led founding Paul K Guillow Inc mass production simple gliders rub ber-powered flying models humble beginning barn behind home Wakefield MA business bloomed still prospers today suitable memorial progressive-minded man Paul Guillow loved flight believed future airplane felt modelers day would engineers pilots future visited bookshops libraries frequently acquiring personal library exceptional knowledge chosen sub ject read absorbed information augmenting love airplanes avia tion Recognition aviation historian followed project developed built forty remarkably accurate scale model aircraft types dating back 1804 Director Institute Aeronautical Science contacted Paul heard about outstanding collection Paul generously presented entire group models Institute representative Civil Aeronautics Administration viewed display formal request made identical collection Paul constructed second group forty models presented no cost CAA projects ahead him much recognition behind him Paul Guillow leftthis life 1952Mrs Guillow continued operate company built dedi cated successful team people have made Guillow Inc grow prosper Itisa good bet present modeler has tossed Guillow glider tested his/her skills rubber-powered Guillow flying model company produces wide selection airplane kits including Control Line Free Flight Radio Controlled models Gordon Light flew Nats 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1932 Nats placed first Wakefield Elimination event took third place Wakefield International proxy flew aircraft England 1935 Gordon again won position Wakefield Team took first place again airplane beingflown bya proxy Duringthel930she developed designs host being published Air Trails magazine designs very well received got hundreds youngsters started model aviation Graduating high school 1932 went NYU left 1937 BS aeronautical engineering business world Gordon variety companies over years aerospace aviation oriented Glenn L Martin start World War II soon joined US Navy spent three years uniform ending up JG After JohnsHopkins Laboratory ACF Industries Ryan Aircraft Asset Inc prolific writer contributing AirAdventurer maga zine Air Trails American Aircraft Modeler famous column Dope Can loyal following years Dan Pruss probably best known AMA members columnist covers soaring Model Aviation magazine Dan helped start League Silent Flight has also United States Team Manager several soaring world champ ionships including 19771979 1981 has directed dozens other contests several areas both local regional director SOAR Nationals assistance dkection Selection meets US Teams has invaluable has participation RC Soaring Subcommittee Chairman ternational meetings held annually Paris France keen contest flier has used knowledge help various manufacturers improve products has run own company manufacturing Nyrod-type con trol rods under brand label Su-Pr-Line 25 years Perhaps biggest contribution inspired keen desire put something back hobby has helping people through years has inspiration Madison WI Area Radio Control Society MARCS givingthem idea impetus inaugurate annual Soaring Sympo sium has grown best meetings nation Normally highly active visible person soaring scene Dan press time struggling regain health after months illness Previous inductees Hall Fame 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Jim Walker Frank Zaic Charles Grant 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 OC Randall 1974 Bill Brown WR Enyart Irwin Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Irwin GOhlssonCOWrightWalt Schroder Jim Kirkland Harold W John Alden 1976 Merrill Hamburg Henry Stuck Frank Ehling Harold deBolt Chester Lanzo 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Peter Sotich Ken Willard 1978 John Worth Leon Schulman ET Packard Phil Kraft Duke Fox 1979 John Clemens Claude McCul lough Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axelrod Kenneth Held EJ Lo renz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson LouAndrews Leroy Cox Ed Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Ed Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell Bassett Clarence Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Law rence Williams 104 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetlt C New Hampshire Rhode Islorrd ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Rasociete Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 Richard Shermen 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George WIlson 82 Frozier Way Marstons Mills MA 02646 Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers group eight started forming club late 1 978r chartered AMA 1979 club made up Radio Control pilots club has membership 33 growing year members ranging age 10 gen tleman early 70s Most mem bers sport fliers few pursuing Scale Quarter Scale pleased have membership such veteran members AMA Dick Sherman Lou Andrews Ormand Cote club located Lakes Region Area New Hampshire sev eral members out state spend summers area wish have place fly vacation members fortunate area affords pleasure flying year around whether pavement water snow regular flying site Laconia Airport Gilford NH Visitors welcome time guests requirement beAMA members New members always welcome annual dues very reasonable Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary A Leo Millette Wayne Richardson Del Drolet Lindon Browne Wings Spring first Wings Spring inter-club building contest held April 19 1986 Danbury CT Airport event sponsored Fairfield League Radio Controllers Contest Committee Chairman Dick Purdy sisted Co-Chairmen Lynn Odean Reed Kalisher Photo Dick Birdsall Air Show Teams several Air Show Teams throughout US sanc tioned AMA complete list see Model Aviation July 1986 page 99 District managed Jim Parker 17 WestMain St NianticCT06357 planning public relations event perhaps performance Air Show Team would order Ponderosa RC HAWKS FIy-a-Thon HAWKS held 3rd annual Fly-a-Thon May 18 1986 weather nearly perfect helped provide large spectator turnout club members distributed over 1000 brochures before hand event well publicized activities consisted demonstration fly ingSam Frey flying -scale J-3 Cub Scotty Buldoc Helicopter flying Don Krafft Pattern flying over thirty entrants provided considerable amount excellent RC flying spectators event well planned roads field well marked registration information sheet filled out provide information nouncer pilot flying aircraft description aircraft provided public aircraft safety inspected frequency control very good flying continued until about three oclock time VCR $5000 cash award ride Cessna 172 raffled off Also during day merchandise awarded fliers bya lucky number drawing Beautiful plaques given three fliers put demonstration flights Also plaque given Ernie La Chance did PA work intent Fly-a-Thon pro vide special day generate interest educate public provide relaxed atmosphere open flyingforall sizes RC aircraft goals well accom plished Thanks go RC HAWKS did planning hard work make day such success AMA TV Tapes have new movie Diamonds Sky available either 16mm VHS tape Also available new VHS AMA Tech tape topic Radio Frequencies gives very good display spectrum analyzer transmit ter antennas should separated should viewed anyone flies RC September 1986 105 uesi OT anow alrcraTT uee ee T DUllS DY George Woods Merle Bickford L Sam Frey Merle CD Fly-a-Thon Overall view visitors Wings Spring Show Some spectators models Fly-a-Thon Some Models display Fly-a Thon Safety inspection Model Ponderosa RC HAWKS Fly-a-Thon models spected radios ranges checked Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters Walt Colby charge frequency control control well thought out well enforced New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney 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 Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts cannot too often nor too sincerely express heartfelt thanks deepest appreciation youindividually collectivelyfor warm encouraging cards letters phone calls telegrams gifts like have contributed mightily accelerated positive period con valescence Thank Thank Thank Museum Piece Thanks transportation facilities valued comradeship very good friends and super Soarers New Hyde Park NY RayJuschkusandJohn Clark managed attend todays edition second Annual Miniature Aviation Expo Cradle Aviation Museum located Mitchel Field Long Island NY As covered First Expo location considerable detail last year shall refer article September 1985 issue Model Aviation expanded coverage excellent events Again compliments such stalwarts Leo Spencer Hank Anholzer Eric Quick et al personal continuing efforts make fine model aircraft shows great PR boosters have proven same goes members various clubs involved such Nassau Fliers LI Cobras LISF etc thanks aft involved Long Short context refers need expressed some colleagues authorization expand length monthly VicePresidential reports magazine better fulfill what believe serious obligation conscientiously dis charge duties imposed upon vote ie keep well informed reporting discussing certain instances interpreting analyz ing problems issues appear require certain degree clarification publishers declare shall necessary eliminate four pages other material issue order provide VPs requested space estimate has inspired hostile comments disapproval some quarters running something like Imagine selfishness VPs wantingall space Boy sure going miss eliminated con struction articles accounts what goes Old-Tyme note special spell ing personalities favorite cow pas ture say Lets avoid such chaos adding four pages keepingeveryonehappywhileat same time producing biggerand better magazine advertising need shall pleased write less month want though hope Greetings Germany always delighted hear aeromodelers serv ing armed forces particularly communication emanates dedicated AVP Germany Thomas E Brown Tom has just sent us interesting reports concerning model avia tion AMA developments part world along dozen interesting photographs upon subjecttoo included single report shall share upon separate occa sions Tom tells us has retired US Air Force still serves civilian field engineer Spangahlem Air Base Germany complimentTom untir ing efforts promote model aeronautics best interests AMA Germany Tom informs us has already two clubs chartered working third Tom hopes double number AMA-chartered clubs end year Nice going Tom first photo shows Tom left astro-Hog right Jim Almassy prize winning Sky-Bolt 120 planes competed m~t Wittlich Cprmenv Pioneer Air Radio Control Squadron aka POA located Aviano Airbase Italy Continuing extra-territorial mode pleased recount receipt gratifying letter Mr Edward K John son President model airplane club above location requesting organization become chartered club AMA indeed highly pleased development have informed Mr Johnson copy letter recommen dation AMA Headquarters accomplished Back Cradle caption may con fuse what means merely since starting type particular report photo-finisher has provided several prints shots took Cradle Museum show other day would now like share following order wish feature smiling coun tenances two members Nassau Fliers worked diligently make showa success Leo Spenderand Hank Anholzer NJ iine Barons Radio Control Club position would highly irregular express degree whatsoever favor itism preference club over others captioned group NJ Pine Barons located area Maple Shade NJ 08052 would just have very near top listing active model airplane clubs AMA District 2 Its excellent newsletter edited capably club Secretary Ruth Taylor impres sive lackingoneofthosegimmickynames such Prop-Scars like yet its appeal fresh newsworthy title merely reads Newsletter NJ Pine Barons100% AMA Pilot Membership like column last month announced club scheduled Air-Show performance Ft Dix NJ May 10th proceeds thus received donated charity ie Deborah Hospital Fund amount $384 earned contri buted Hospital Fund Barons justly proud worthy efforts know must too Nice going Barons Gear Up Locked 106 Model Aviation next shot shows Jim Rice dIiU tire Buffalo won him free trip two Paris Ohio sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 column two months ago brought some response both verbal letter form vast majority indicating must pay whatever necessary maintain liability insurance coverage other portions insurance cover age injury ourselves theft model equipment etc etc generally conceded lesser importance particular interest letter Don Weidner insurance professional considerable background Don obtained copy insurance policy Reston touring headquarters museum has re viewed making some recommenda tions Although dont necessarily agree everything letter its interest ing concept presented someone knows insurance game lot better Don nice guy does hang around Bob Button recent visit Reston VA AMA Head quarters museum provided afternoon pure pleasure allowed opportunity obtain copy General Liability Policy have waiting examine policy myself either confirm dispel statements about surance sounded different what contained standard General Liability Policy used carriers applied business risks Published Insurance Services Office found although standard courttested wording used actual content quite different What interesting wording endorsements No9 No 10 dealing exclusions using words willful deliberate and/or negligent viola tion AMA safety code individual member chartered club will void cover age under policy word negligent got attention Used means failure use reasonable amount care message encourage everyone reexamine safety code see club stand expect have chance preserving reasonable premium must look selves insurance underwriter would see us fact look attempting code compliance have seen near accidents dangerous situations such sophisticated events Tangerine Mintlulip example deputy sheriff sitting motor cycle edge pavement runway using moving radar clock fan jet fly ing down runway 124 MPH some accidentallyturned orthere sudden electronic failure ghostly glitch scratch deputy point code compliance no guarantee something wont happen protection insurance coverage must kept proper order times As see heaven help guy partially never complies interview claims adjuster big buck claim would interesting About questions July issue MA insurance additional premiums needed just reduce premium burden members feel sanctioned event fees should substantially creased Since source creased risk carrier should also source fair share premium Another idea might reduction policy limits Check ing past loss history will no doubt reveal very few claims $500000 $1000000 class Most people uncomfortable say $500000 limit since rarely buy higher limit homeowners liability Plus its quite possible primary homeowners may addition AMA excess cover age netting pretty decent coverage other option might let members chartered clubs select de sired coverage would agents office Example AMA membership gets auto matic $150000 coverage equal retention members can select $500000 $1000000 additional premiums totaling perhaps $45 works members selecting increased coverage would collectively pay own premiums via AMA no cost AMA little math will tell would windfall forAMA say 50000 members about half paid additional average premium $10 Im sure can find carrier waving around half million bucks half current members covered Granted some big ifs administratively option course nothing premium increases will just pay Frankly current $241 annual liability coverage per individual member real bargain would double quadruple Id still feel its money well spent especially caused large bodily injury claim end Dons letter Another part column dealt 1987 dues structure surprised get no letters complaining about $4 dues crease got plenty complaining about free CD memberships being dropped replaced credit voucher system still like credit voucher system final vote next Nats well see comes out Joe Beshars mortgage depletion plan has resulted some substantial donations clubs including $100 Bellzville Flying Machine Society $250 Keystone Clippers RC club Its interesting note clubs have 27 45 members respectively about clubs run raffle auction simply dig deep help cause clubs Ohio West Virginia rest PA Wont match clubs own efforts months saying particularly appro priate read District 10 column regularly narrow mind has broad tongue PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIG CLUBS BARN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Aptf02 TucsonA 85716--602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BA RN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA w 916 485-1917h g 2163 COLORADODE V R AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewooda CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 80909w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUTR/C PROPBUSTERS AST 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William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 5542361 269-5493 NEW YORKTHOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Corland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUND ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 51 8 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORT H CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 h9 19$ 847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE ERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 4540951 3 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods DrIve Lincin nati oh 45242 513 891-21 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 X 18634717735-4609FLYING DU10CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading PA 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfx VA 2030w 202 634-7218 WAIING1ONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spoiane WA 9920w 509 456-235 h09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIGHT DE MO TEAM George Anderson 12402 105th Avenue North east Kirki 823-8173 and WA 98034206 September1986 107 Oslawar rict Columbia lood h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crspin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwuod Dr Ciarlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice PresIdents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancoia 466 ChinQuapin Tr Christianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE ioaoo Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vocobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 486-5986 limonium Maryland Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show held 31 May 1 June 1986 year ago said thought show good potential success feeling stronger after being past weekend number booths about double year attendance up consider ably small problem bus arrangement flying site Saturday evening group out watching flying also much larger would like think vendors will attend next year plenty room atmos phere great organizers treat onevendors spectatorsin out standing manner missed year sure attend 1987 thing about Timonium surethere ample room expansion crowding finds older established shows may much benefit from.showing during flying season people much speculating what buy next year rather what can get air summer AMA represented display service members response excellent kept everyone busy two days Bob Underwood Technical Director Joyce Hager Executive Coor dinator worlds experts launching whistling helicopters say have never seen Check head quarters see about buying couple dozen Award Excellence privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence Capital Area Soaring Association presentation took place beginning Sugarloaf Classic Cross Country contest CASA old organization field soaring have made name themselves Among accomplishments contributions has ability have hold number flying sites noteworthy sites monthly meets sugarland meets Manassas Battlefield Park National Geogra phic grounds leave out cross country course takes lot effort part members active hold positions regional soaring group ESL national level LSF association has grown few members left DCRC form CASA over hundred today making larger soaring groups country Members CASA fore front promoting soaring bringing newcomers includingiuniors sport CASA membership restricted Washington area Members live widely separated areas joined competitive yet friendly spirit association ability hold flying sites activ ity itself outstanding achievement photo below shows Steve Sober CASA Coordinator accepting Award Excellence behalf members symbol Sugarloaf Classic may seen background Charlie Wells CD Don Clark came up souvenir teams Cross Country etched sandblasting Sugarloaf symbol Onto glass mugs Very nice Beginners Contest RC Friends Club decided hold something bit different very first sanctioned contest club decided host Pattern con test contest Novice Sportsman classes feeling perhaps would get some new blood circuit exposing pressures advanced contest No inferiority complex no Master fliers air also first contest new CD District Howard Bizzell Queenstown MD word District IV AVP Bob Babura turnout good seemed enjoy encour agement should see people outon circuit picture Bob shows Mertz did get first name receiving first place trophy Sportsman Other Stops few weeks ago down eastern North Carolina family matter able stop field Sanford short visit activity early particular Sunday morninga Giant Scale Fun Fly event spon sored Sanford MAC antici pated will annual event event operated under AMA IMAA safety rules Participation points up fact membership comes walks also says something case about model fitting flier fliers Dee Hardison defensive end Giantsbig man big plane Another stop Hampton Vir ginia home site Southeastern Virginia RC Group also have appreciation group whenever visit club flies relatively close residential area yet through care excellent public relations has outstanding relationship community car track operated part complex city property goes long way toward preventing frequency problems between land air vehicles have notice first two clubs send contributions Mortgage De pletion Fund Chesapeake Bay RC Club $500 Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Club $100AbigThank both clubs hope will see youclubs individuals take part extremely worthwhile cause Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe payonlyforthetime spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 10 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages toJohn Grigg 765662373 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis McGinnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 10 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL 1 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 700 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt atAMA HQ youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 7002024 V WV WV WV WV W 108 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi la Rico V South Carolina oss. DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee 0 N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delroy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey BrookCircle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairaton Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency coordInator Burnis Fields P0 Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 first report following ap pointment fill Bill Mathews term follow ing resignation Its interesting transition would like thank took time welcome board dropping line calling appreciate communication whether its just note say hello report local activities request help problem District 5 AMAers would like say office provide service much will depend well communicate urge take advantage link execu tive council AMA headquarters few weeks Ive office have already seen misdirected requests have resulted lost time frustrating results could have prevented call to determine proper se quence action Thats phone numbers head column Since District 5 covers large area district has associate vice presidents place writing also listed may find AVP locality have agreed assist District Vice President execution duties please use services well Now lets talk about frequency control Air Foiler Club has longstanding rule says dont trust anyone check make sure no flying fre quency before turn club frequency control system operation have lost favorite flying machine because someone thought frequency know distrust frequency control systems came Air Foilers case few weeks ago newcomer thought radio just purchased channel 54 channel 54 flag After shooting down another flier check data log set indicated channel 56 So question does practice frequency control effectively Air Foilers still trying make classic approach work limited success know clubs have developed control systems workwell clubs have success particular approach will send description system will distri bute information District 5 news letter subject frequency con trol discussion Burnie Fields District 5 frequency coordinator indicates no serious problem District 5 except national problem car boat folks using aircraft radio frequencies Most transgressions Ive seen airplane drivers using aircraft radios cars boats shame doubt things really good Again Burnies job help interference problems help track down sources eliminate least publicize existence frequencies involved end district has scanner equipment help identifying such interference equipment avail able contacting Burnie using address phone number head column availability flying sites remains biggest problem country reading newsletters Districts appears no exception Looks like club has some sort problem flying sites Either about lose site have acquired new have some problem suit ability think problem has model hobby since Free Flight days before World War II since gas engine came scene noise possi bility damage surrounding property liability insurance personal safety grew importance models became powerful heavier faster factors tend increase visibility model flying non-modeling public Therefore like acquisition retention flying site generally volves public relationssomething modelers good would like involved often very successful Such effort often involves selling public official use park ex-landfill some cases just use private property municipality complaints nearby residents help aspect problem AMA has public relations department headed Mr Geoffrey Styles has very active program designed help flying site problem encourage club have PR program objec tive improving image com munity live fly review newsletters indicates clubs District 5 already put lot effort such program reports mall shows flying demonstrations air show teams beginner programs school support pro grams flight training efforts salute plan execute such programs bound help flying site problem arises already have problems Geoff can provide advice films brochures impor tant cases AMA backing local club program type re cently conducted District 10 good success am firm believer having group Washington wont help much itself have bring expertise local level think AMA needs involved directly such efforts negotiation local officials flying site acquisition retention practical expertise legal technical angles involved should major asset club organiza tion negotiation public officials Let first warn AMA headquarters cant carry whole ball game flying site local entity club seeking use organization will neighbor com munity involved ones have live up regulations imposed maintain muffler rule clean up area assume responsibility liability insurance short run field professionally Take heart thinkthese hard words really gives club feeling accomplishment pride surmount such problems illustrate club Coffee Air Foilers Tullahoma TN have blessed provision flying site US Air Force last 28 years flanked golf course growing community its problems noise suppression control field access Most field maintenance provided Air Force Gramm-Rudman Act burst upon scene result no money main tenance Club has since assumed responsibility have built new sun shade club money sweat re worked runway laid out built lot control parking talking about new better improvements important guys know other bet ter have new respect clubs talents capabilities feeling pride accomplishment shows up thing club does Believe adversity stuff heroes made Congratulations Bill Jenkinshe now holds free flight field Category Ill gas engine classes Ill bet thats first As knowJoe Beshars campaign retire AMA mortgage full swing RAMMs Montgomery AL commended prompt response $500 60 members words way wipe out debt September 1986 109 Action Air Poller SprIng Soaring Con test Dick Renakers readyto launch Ken Daniels mans wrench Photo Kendal McDonald Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents cal Ettel #3 castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owenoboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snasley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oskoreat Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 month able attend couple model airplane events planned attend weather caught see trips ahead year funds holding up well thats travel District 6 Mint Julep Scale contest saw lot good flying usual like go catch up whats latest world Scale also use catch up latest gossip talked some old friends met some new ones Now makes trip worth weather held off could attend banquet Mint Julep saw device designed Dennis Tierney Isotopes Owensboro KY will beep you take pin board since will cause third order intermodulation deserves further study because its such simple device could possibly pay itself saved models may have Model Aviation soon us see Its pretty nifty first picture month presenting Superior Service award Dale Arvin Dale has spent years working us local level well national level big push has Scale efforts have helped make Scale norm area instead exception member Southern Indiana RC Mod elers seem very proud him So am Thanks Dale What good would Dale Arvin bewithouta first class club support efforts say would have faired well lam happyto say next picture Bill Ledbetter president Southern Indiana RC Mod elers receiving Award Excellence club club has done much work push Scale etc area have worked Dale Scale team trials well giving active support local clubs activities know well because Mint Julep Scale contest biggy well-deserved award award excellent club second trip Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY Louisville RC Clubs first four stroke rally turnout small did stop great flying suspect will turn yearly event Louisville area certainly hope Fourstroking such pleasant change pace have appointed new AVP sawa need St Louis area knows area clubs well Ray Meyers has moved recently Id like him con tinue coverage old territory now have appointed Cal Ettel Got problems fpr him Let him know Got friend has money knows what Joe Beshar suggests talk him out some good cause need deplete mortgage would like see gone good saw dues increase voted year place 1987 mortgage lot need money Should let happen Lets pay off Joe Beshar approached Aircraft Owners& Pilots Association get some help mortgage fund raising told us will get some advertising support heard wrote AOPA since am member John Baker AO PA president replied stated help way John told modeler waybackand currentlyflies Old Timers mostly may get some real support AOPA members since Im sure us AOPA also modelers full size guys want help ought willing put out main effort Radio Control Club Cbicago started donating twenty-five dollars Michael Blaugher needs info private government-owned aircraft museums needs locations places air planes have converted restaurants etc would also like locations towers factories used during WWII Hewill put together pamphlet may bit useful us hope pamphlet big enough Write Michael Blaugherat 124 East Foster Parkway Fort Wayne Indiana 46806 Call him 219-744-1020 got call Lila Dick Stamm Grandview MO remember Dick Hes 60-year-old modelers puts us shame flying year long Yea flies its cold out Anyway Lila just tell about neat contest have just witnessed Ill try recap some students Western Michigan State University decided put together model airplane contest Society Automotive Engineers sponsored Kansas City Radio Control Association help models original designs would cargo carrying use same size brand engines designs checked out safety rules etc contest teams decide weight advance flight contest officials would weigh out amount cargo attempt would made According sources Dick Lila part great left out lot details Im sure get idea blast made very entertaining day nine teams heat battle Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Montreal PQ Academy Aeronautics Flushing NY University Waterloo Water loo Ont University Iowa Iowa City IA Central State University Warrensburg MO Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI Concordia University Montreal PQ Wayne State University Detroit Ml University Missouri Columbia MO winning school University Mis souri really believe winners story got Dick Lila received note Dean Owen Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead KY has spent past year teaching Europe visiting Professor Boston University has given him chance some aeromodeling Europeans has gotten soaring electrics European style loves get impression very impressed waythey things areas know soaring electric fliers know what mean Since Ive known Dean few years know takes lot flip bits like apparently has Im sure will hear wonderful stories him re turns way also builds flies full-size aircraft Ive about decided its tough nails fill up page could use help get full use know dont want full page stuck mayaswell getourmoneysworth Send some good stuff will glad add column No dont want contest schedule Thats back thing other good stuff fine said lets go flying Enough now.. 110 Model Aviation Low AMA number still tuBal beautitul RC Grumman Widgeon model belongs IrwIn Ohlsson AMA President number tour 1943-1946 still actIve Note fIrst 100 AMA numbers re served Presidentsto get have get elected Iowa S Michigan 5 Minnosota s Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472152 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2825 E Shorewoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohrlng 4494Tangiewoad Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoque WI 64548 district has shorter flying season others sure nice get out flying starts have work ing bugs out full-sized Pattern Calypso charging set up necessary Honda generator really causes disbelief What have learned far keep light 51 ounces Ni-Cads need help expect get new model down 8 pounds less have great performing combination friend Tim Bissell gave auto license plate Future Electric has dual interpretation future growing AMA very exciting future flying power sorry guys electrifying have two Electric FlyIns already year Union Lake Ann Arbor both having interested specta tors would place electric power technology par what radios late SOs However technology advancing much faster now power systems proving very practical month shall visiting Mil waukee area Russell Knetzger has organized mini district meeting same time Circiemasters Stunt Clinic gaining popularity am looking forward including flash visits some local fields see action Later month have invited Flint area help evaluate flying field layout Safety insurance tied closely together amidst flood newsletters can detect increase insistence following safety rules repeat request including phone number newsletters really helps new FAI Team Selection Committee Member Larry Phillips Rochester Ml Larry has flown Pattern ever since have known him Master Class events extremely noise safety conscious has done tremendous research acquisition flying fields Speaking noise. need ideas noise reduction hardware Sound Committee planning issue booklet part collect practical ideas immediate start problem manufacturers catch up U FO group has several slipover muffler additions very practical efficient Send idea will reward free patch AMA supplies have another request con cerning present AMA awards committee looking need make meaningful thoughts toward special patches certificates group individual can awarded different levels appropriate reasons award given Pass thoughts please decision look free member ship Contest Directors other ficials has brought several letters mail comments CompuServe fall 50-50 lam uncertain correct move reason proposal CDs often fail complete paperwork pay lousy insurance situation need tighten paperwork accuracy its timing hold district conference CIS first Wednesday month starting 10 pm EST time allows attend clubs meeting Last month several district members line President Grigg too dealt several questions redirected him Try make next gives instant replies questions access officers going problem near future due increasing numbers similar events crowding calendar makes good sense attend district association meetings early year help coordi nate contests have run Eastern section know now least three associations district doing great job Make point attend local meeting popular model shows Greater Michigan Model Show Ex position run Indian City held during summer seems attract modelers year although event during flying season year will bethe8thannualshowand twill beheldat Yack Arena Wyandotte August 16th 17th shall doing Trans mitter checking AMA Frequency Committee Bring Txs District Roundup newsletters pipeline activities thoughts read through circle items interest use section column news letter editor important officers club being nerve center distributes information mem bers Stand up applaud him next meeting wouldnt have known about hadnt sent news read requests items put National Newsletter helps thousand Attaboys guys Safety becoming regular section productionsDavidson Aviator Red River RIC MARCS Sparks Loonletter Flare-out have section Keep up guys Note latter also ran Tx frequency check John Benson also logs onto CIS regularly 0 goofed last month Larry Gordon did get first Toledo third plane S Stillwater Flyers production called Sodbuster News conjures up vi sions ways bust sod . very neat computer-aided newsletter notice editors have programs permit great graphics dual column format lets get info pass along 0 Dumb Stunt Month Award went Dave Burns unique way retrieving model lofty tree. Wonder learned John Worth Ho Hum 0 last Clippings Grassfield R/C have new field opened Fun Fly Feed S Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society splitting entry fees donating half MD 0 Ribcrackers cannot find suitable field annual MD Fly will pass year have contacted Oakland Community College run summer class RC vacationing school children get decent fee too S Three Rivers Aces have bowling team won two first places leagues knowthere RC bowling ball available . Hmmm 0 Another club sorting out field rules SHARKS provide different wind directions looks safe S about Fly Swapper Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have later June 0 Another community helping club Winnebago Flyers Oshkosh helping run EAAKids Kites Familyand Flights contest 0 Hey Big Daddy Man. dig real kool . contributor Marshailtown Flyer Note Man Iowas column Man districts other Davidson Club Hilltop pers have asked members have Gene Pastori relate trials tribulations obtaining CD cert quite chapter events 0 Valley Aero Modelers have formed own Sound Level Committee sending data us thanks guys Remember noise sound problem lly Lakeland Flight Lines have printed out matrix frequencies usable around part Milwaukee Association thats another reason club part groups Battle Creek Forgotten September 1986 111 Pete Marie Bergstroms getaway car decoration O51OT0flUW j- ug oy Lee nuuurlaofl 01 Cloud MN Left Right Jim Olsonpast president Granite City RIC Dick Evensonco-ordina tor Granite City RIC Al Burkewright County R/Clooklng Arkansas siana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Majo Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 commerce Pleaoanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmos 814W Centerville #125 GarlandTX 75041 Overheard Samuel-East Model Fly ing Field Dallas Stunt flying damned dont think Id fly like knew what doing another fellow felt very sorry because simply good builder certainly good flier top also seemed have lots bad luck Finally good friend asked ever considered giving up modeling Heavens no would please wife too much dont think could stand see happy As must realize enjoy sharing little chuckles modeling Today customers WWII Scale model fan came announce just bought mint-condition vintage Mustang automobile said gotten personalized license plates Wanta guess whatthey say courseP-51 clever dang Good advice newsletter Collins RC Club Dallas area comes newsletter editor Bob Condit mentions Collins RC president Ralph Fundoots talked club about AMA insurance stressing insurance effective plane marked accordance AMA guidelines plead innocent knowing what guidelines look up AMA Rule Book got member ship card youve misplaced ask some careful modelers around Ralph Fundoots passed out some AMA stickers fulfill insurance common sense requirements properly filled out used further encourage proper flying Fundoots also appointed club safety officer Don Shuhart have admire folks determined things right quote District 8 newsletters reminds compliment newsletter editors thankless job AMA membership just takes effort granted Believe newsletter network really important things holdingtogether moving-forward Acad emy Model Aeronautics nervous system nationwide organization like AMA its communication know what other guy doing enjoying important solving problems am especially sensitive ability talk another because notwithstanding modeling photography sports auto racing art other inter ests guess main interest hobby communications fact greatest development expansion club newsletter network en couragement AMA President present beautiful form AMA maga zine Model Aviation voted president has since devel oped its present proud form main publisher Carl Wheeley Another communications step forward take great pride having encouraged thousands prideful jacket patches enjoy Please realize communicative devices letting us know other guy does flying might no advanced skipping rock across pond Reading back across what have just written mess words simply say God bless newsletter editors since newsletters magazine come through mail have hugged letter-carrier lately Personally try set good example offering column about 2500 words month often hard meet deadlines hard guess make better informed enthusiastic about aeromodeling sure try Ive writing like over 15 years think would wonderful AMA Executive Council might also consider would required come up column like month written cleverly informatively ac ceptably Please let make point again God bless newsletter editors other writers mod eling would nearly much fun Still subject newsletters some times best intentions will go astray have before newsletter no heading no club name no officer list editors name no addresses phone num bers no return address shame much effort twenty-two cent stamp spent dont know credit editors need look offering see getting proper credit someone could contact wished Still another oversight occurs beauti fully put together newsletter nearby promotes myJ une 1st District VII meet ing newsletter dated June 5th postmarked June 7th can see above two examples getting news letterjust right aint easy sure thank encourage newsletter editors help out articles other con tributions Last month assured ControlLine alive active month let mention although Radio-Control gets publicity attention Free-Flight aeromodeling also alive much fun educational ever Strong evidence great newsletter get Norman OK called Okie Flyer news sheet about eight pages published Bill Baker eight times year Free-Flight buff will send eight issues measily $5 Write him 1902 Peter Pan Street Norman OK 73072 Whoever wrote RoadAgain article No 14 issue Okie Flyer has great sense humor add great newsletter Before forget have kissed starting battery rubberbands wife lately might think re verse priority Feedback newsletter Houston Radio Control Club got such kick out article Art Crashing appeared part Bobs June news letter wanted sure credit writer properly After title simply says Bill Brown Bob didnt know Bill Brown isthe article given him Houston RC club president Kirby jorgensen said hed find out let know Meanwhile first partof article terrific Im looking forward reading youd like benefit fine article Art Crashing might offer exchange newsletters Bob Address Bob Schneider 10419 Hazelhurst Houston TX 77043 phone 714-465-8108 same area Bill Bradley edits Plane Facts Northwest Houston RC Club May issue under new busi ness Fred Massey decided time quit messingaround get some waterfor new sprinkler system Fred got bids well diggers inspected generator units set up financing bank guaranteed note Freds proposal Water well drilled 250 ft find fresh water have salt water above Install stainless steel filtered electric pump An Onan 12kw 50A diesel Genera tor skid installed working cost club $1500 down $196 per month five years motion made seconded passed have Fred handle Later newsletter Fred Massey got done water well man wanted test pump next day after well settled overnight Next day dis covered generator about $5000 worth well digging equipment disap peared Somehow good ole Fred acquired second generator unit sunk conceteAt latest reportthe newwaterwell pump generator working fine now sprinkler heads need exchanged another type Summary just cant stop modelers cost money effort Congrats Fred Massey Northwest Houston RC Club sure seat belt fastened gotta land 112 Model Aviation Margaret Dolly Wischer honored 1986 RC Expo hosted Toledo Weak Signals club presentation Legion Honor award AMA President John Grigg Dolly received award recognition years financial con tribution mostly through sale teddy bear dolls made herself pro ceeds donated AMA projects such Building Fund Scale Teams Colorado as S Nebraska h Dakota 0 nrh flokota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1807 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 62602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 News around District IXKansas Rege Hall reports theApril contest hosted Hugston SkyKnights enjoyed 53 con testants six states total hundred seven planes Way go Hugston SkyKnights Wyoming AVP Gene Corson shares following reports Sweetwater Aeromod elers Rock Springs WY enjoyed second annual fun fly number events banquet entrants families Wes Fife indicated Gene Corson improvements fine runway facili ties planned thatAugust 1986 will probably see another great contest Rock Springs Watch contest calendar new pit area Rock Springs WY Gene also reports Casper Airmodelers held 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In May24 25 entries came Utah Colorado Nebraska Montana California total 54 fliers approximately 100 air planes present take part flying banquet Saturday night just have very enjoyable weekend total entries Static Scale event jumbo Fly-In ten Noal Hess Salt Lake City 1St place winner 2nd place went Ron Compton Denver 3rd place went Dean Sadler also Denver Peoples Choice Award went Al Langford Littleton CO Al flyingan Ospray Biplane named Air Hog Miss Piggy pilot Kermit Frog wing walker great hit crowd especially kids Casper Airmodelers would like thank trophy sponsors merchan dise sponsors fro helping make 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In great success Nebraska AVP Frank Clark shares April mall show put Beatrice Tender Props success voting non-modelers netted results following picture Left Best Scale/Show Lonnie Can son Best Pattern Frank Clarke Best Bipe/Finish Gary Orth Best Sport Barry Radenbaugh North Dakota Grant Schmidt reports First Annual Mall Show Buffalo City RC Squadron Jamestown ND last March 34 planes entered three classes DIus DeooIes choice award Colorado David Ramsay reports out SAM No1 March Sparky Fun FlyA total 20 Sparkys drawn out Rocky Mountain woodwork representing three clubs two states Keep landing soft intentional Hope summer going well See Nats District VIIIs Lake Charles LA SPECIAL OFFER SUBSCRIPTION TO AMERICAN SPACEMODELING Model rocketry $13 for 12 monthly issues normal cost$1 5 official publication National Association Rock etry NAR contains news including contest calendar model rocketry activities plans model rockets helpful hints techniques other details space age form modeling Send $13 check money order no cash please made payable AMA along name address AMA-NAR Subscription Offer 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Sites Seminar Cont pg 99 what needs what AMA could to help what AMA could what clubs have done help themselves David Peltz acted moderator day-long program Geoffrey Styles AMA Public Relations Director spoke experience day-to-day involvement problems successes flying sites Several guest speakers Cali fornia spoke about public relations activities have helped gain visi bility areas have resulted fly ing sites and/or recognition sport Success stories tales woe input public official Riverside CA use AMA filmA Plane Place Perfect Dayprovided rewarding session David Peltz supplied slide presentation give people inside view National Canter Aeromodeling Reston first glimpse people received national headquarters combi nation talks visual materials well received attendees special guest Barbara Renaud President Airtronics Barbara kind enough address audience short time give manufacturers view point conclusion meeting verdict unanimous meeting extremely useful time well spent sort thing should done often places So look out AMAers Plans going made District Vice President will developing list interested people help him have similar program area Lend hand Lets work keep important aspect club operations movethe flying site September 1986 113 1st PatternDirty Birdy Ken Roeber Jamestown 1st ScaleSteve Mass Valley City Cita tion jet Al L5flTOYd winner Peoples Choice Did ever see Gooder line up Good Ole Boys Standing D Lund B Warren J Lange M FIelds L Payne B Layne B Etherlngton J Berrymnan 0 Guest K Nordensen Kneeling D Ramsey W Leiper R Norstog Groshelder Arizona 0 Calilarnia e Hawaii C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94698 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangenale CA95862 MIke Lee 282 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 JIm Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlola Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlanI St Pukalanl Maul HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Jon Zeislof 5411 October Way West Valley City UT84120 Frequency Coordinator George SteIner 2238 Rogue RIver Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 918 382-1982 Putting Money Mouth IVe accused Mr Grigg perpetuating F3B matter Ive insisted isnt true put money mouth May 26 1986 sent letter John Grigg John Worth Jeremiah Court ney AMAs attorney proposed Mr Grigg both sign written agree ment end future actions writings discussions what often referred F3B matter Mr Courtney drew up agreement calling joint Stipulation After receiv ing willing sign its original state Mr Grigg offered voluntarily withdraw August column prior its publication because dealt F3B matter response Mr Griggs column same subject Mr Grigg refused withdraw F3B writings same issue Mr Grigg first wanted change agree ment publish August column Further myAugust column also published quest always have last word demanded yet another oppor tunity rebut September Mr Grigg offered publish August column essentially same F3B words appeared elsewhere magazine Under Mr Griggs proposal past would selfserving version course would no rebuttal allowed chain events should obvious really perpetuating F3B matter Mr Grigg always wants fire first last cannon shots refuses immediately stop discussions writings etc form Ive proposed immedi ate total stoppage Mr Grigg has have mailed AMA HQ copy Mr Courtneys Joint Stipulation signed takes effect Mr Grigg signs Ive put money mouth will Mr Grigg likewise will continue never-ending questto havethe final word everything anyone doubts above sequence events happened exactly stated herein please contact John Worth AMA HQ Although has lot important things to keep AMA organization running smoothly Im sure hell take time verify what Ive said 100% true Aeromodeling Fun occasional has sles develop within AMA standard cop out seems be. drop aeromodeling supposed fun . agree aero modeling fun order fun continue someone has watch store learned very early life took summer job very popular resort hotel place fun resorts guests same time hard serious work hotel staff job see guests continued have fun No told hotels food buyer scream about shipment bad meat arrived day No told pool staff should relax have fun though bottom pool dirty similarities AMA great bulk general membership organization strictly fun does mean serious matters should swept aside because fun think AMA great organization certainly largest successful organization its type anywhere world have also mature enough realize no organization cluding AMA 100% perfect Some AMAs imperfections easy fix because like motherhood apple pieno against Speed ing upthe membership renewal process example such issue No AMA member would object getting new AMA card earlier Other issues AMAs imperfections universally looked upon someone doesntaddress ever supposed fixed opinion some AMAs leaders take what refer safe route never get involved controversy never seem bring items up Executive Council meetings Theyre always background never making waves Check out minutes past Council meetings Youll easily see movers shak ers does VP stand know Does ever tell person refuses take stand issues true leader true never take strong stand position matter very few people will get angry exceptions will expect accomplish some thing during term office take strong stands multitude AMA matters Ive discussed column mail has come response supports position huge margin much 251 some matters Thats continue use column discuss AMA matters use just list District 10 happenings So far mail Ive received overwhelmingly approves forum format ever tell thats what want Ill change column format Until Ill continue address issues imperfections need ad dress certain problems subject matter bound controversial times will can will twist around try convince am out destroy AMA Believe nothing further truth Aeromodeling will remain fun long someone around deal prob lems confront sport day Flying Site Seminar February pro posed Council AMA should go Out conduct Flying Site Seminars means better educating membership first District 10 doubt will last am firm believer fact nothing absolutely nothing im portant AMA full-time mature professional effort keep sport losing its flying sites Just cant play golf golf course cant go boating water sport needs land use AMAs budget does reflect need Nor does AMAs actual activities spend lots time energy money producing magazine attending aeromodeling trade shows putting Nats year performing wide variety desired member services opinion prob lem activities priorities aimed ourselves activities expenditures very little actually increase nationwide awareness aeromodeling outside own little world fact AMA spends far money talking its own members does talking outside world result obvious very few people other selves know exist As result lose land better job stating case well known person USA does know what Little League Boy Scouts about National Rifle Association Theres group real hard product sell fan tastic job dont P/R Public Relations budget better No organization has ever gotten known nationwide talking primarily itself really believe can first history lack exposure fine points brought out AMAs first Flying Site Seminar held out Cali fornia May 17th seminar huge success Much credit success goes Barbara Re naud Betty Stream Geoff Styles AMAs Directorof Public Relationsand speak ers Frank Smith Joint Military R/C Flyers Bob Sumowski Antelope ValleyTailwinds Tom McNichols Orange Coast R/C Club Dick Smith Yorba Linda Sailplane SCAM PS Century Flyers Chuck Beeman Inland Em pire Clyde Reed Riverside Parks & Recreation Commission representa tive Mayor City Riverside California Abe Brown seminar well attended about 85 people 36 different clubs abouta 150-mile radius LA John Grigg flew out wayfrom NewYork attend really important outcome seminar everyone went away feeling learned something impor tant about getting keeping flying sites recorded itall 41/2 hours videotape Some flying site problems should contact Doug Pratt AMA Headquarters see can arrange somehow get copy view Its slightly longer some bad movies Ive seen very worthwhile investment time Keep letters coming theyre fan tastic 114 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Asaoclate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 63676 Gary Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N. Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickoburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklirte P0 Box 623 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 08052 Prequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 781-5103 As have said before nicest people know modelers As happens nicest whole group Don McClave Don has done manythings quietly enhance hobby know him know quick help way can read about tragedy Mt Hood might know young people group Dons daughter Susan hearts have gone out Don family because loss As memorial Susan District XI Control Line fliers started scholarship fund NW Regionals would like contri bute please send Dave Mullens add ress top column mark Susan McClave Scholarship Fund Thank 15th Annual NW Control Line Champs took place during beautiful weekend Eugene wee bit hot got first good burns season hid out under hat shade could locate competition just hot some 74 contestants show ing up very large entry 14 balloon bust getting popu lar year may take over Precision Aerobatics 24 entries Carrier whole bundle busy continually seemed Combat down bit entries lots action area too light Scale seems no Scale builders out rumor has CL Scale may dropped because almost total lack interest seems like real shame Back Stunt circle two world-class fliers doing thing members both Canadian American FAI Precision Aerobatic teams attendance fact has always international meet strong Canadian participation Recent word site will NOT lost should NW Champs See next year Sky Knights put another Spring Opener Sea Plane event fantastic OMAS site near Banks Last year little cold year just right Unlike other water-based events might read about magazines contest Although high keyed does re quire able maneuvers both water air Most pretty simple wish could throw time factor can get hairy note Jerry Holcombs new design managed 360 water less its own length Imagine taxi about 2 meters snap turn taxi out leaving water Later Jerry showed us plane wanted U-Boat will dry out eventually OMAS bunch will undoubtedly have annual two-day bash towards 23rd/24th day usually flying kinds aircraft other Big Birds Its fine get-together enjoyable whether fly just spectate Farra gut Fliers have Big Bird Bash scheduled August 2/3 Farragut Park Boeing Hawks have Fly-In scheduled August 17 Kent number Fun-Flies sche dule Kitsap ARCS 2/3rd RAMS Electric Fun-Fly 2nd starting month Hogs Hollar 9/10th MARC RC Fun-Fly 23rd 30/31 st Farragut Fliers will host 3rd International Float Fun-Fly Sand Point September 6/7 has ROCs Four Stroke Fly-In SRAC will hold Electric Fly-In 7th Also 7th Salem RC Pilots Keizer RC Association will hold NW RC Big Bird Fly-In Gervais OR Sky Knights have moved date September Sea Plane contest September 7 Vancouver MARC will have Four Stroke Fun-Fly 13th Special note made Old-Timers Fun-Fly put bythe MRRCS near Puyallup order fly contest have able prove least 50 years old has nothing old design model last couple years event has held October concern comfort old folks has led change warmer day So qualify dont mind gentle action wend way MRRCS field September 14 food should worth trip Soaring types will find much spend time doing Belair Fliers will host soaring meet Bellingham 9/10th August Great Falls Soaring Society will hold two-day meet Great Falls 16/1 7th same weekend PASS has Thermal Search 86 Blue Lake Park east Portland 23/24th Eugene Glider Guiders present Glider Guider Soar ing somewhere near Eugene same weekend will glider meet Calgary dont know whos putting 30/31st Inland Empire Soaring Society holds North Idaho Soar ing Champs Moscow After two week lull soaring wars NWSS Tourna ment will September 13/14 Richland much racing going Hawks have F-500 3rd August Kent next event seems PROPS-spon sored F-i QM FAI meet Monroe 23/24th August Hawks have F-500 racing Kent 31st September Helena Flying Tigers will hold Fall Racing Meet Helena dont know what classes Id surprised werent flying Jemco class though along what else Big Sky RC holding Scale meet part two day Pattern/Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th August Im sure both events flown both days check Glen Mischke Next RCFCBC meet Boundary Bay 16/17th 6f August 17th BARONs Spokane will host 13th Annual Scale Meet Deer Park As recall open types scale aircraft can always write Bruce Nelson info Idaho Scale Squadron has meet Ontario OR 23/24th August Al Culver will have straight skinny After several years relative quiet Pattern wars seem heating up Oly Redo Harks main proponent Sport Aerobatics Thats schedule identical full-scale aerobatics flown Scale aircraft Hawks will have contest 27th July Kent have demonstrated art several contests other-directed fly-ins Rogue Eagles have Sport Aerobatic Bash scheduled 16/17th August White City Im sure whether same kind contest Check out calendar As previously mentioned Big Sky RC Club will hold Pattern Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th 16/17th Tn-Cities Modelers holding Fun-In-The-Sun Pattern contest Finley WA Rogue Eagles host Fall Rogue Eagles Pattern Meet 13/14th September White City Valley Aero Modelers will have Pattern meet 20/21st September Bens Strip near Zillah Called Valley Flyers Pattern classes will flown interested helicopters Boeing Hawks plan Hawks Helicopter Extravaganza Kent 14th Sep tember Free Flight action includes NWFF Champs Parkers Field AAA meet category 2 starts 9 am 16th August find field take Corvallis/Lebanon exit I-S head east towards LebanonT will signs will turning south right either first second major road crossing too far freeway go south couple miles looking second major road crossing lookofftothe leftyouwill probablysee assembled group will signs As remember actual turnoff field well marked alert will potluck barbecue Grells farm Saturday 7pm contest will resume 9 am Sunday flyoffs 1 pm kinds events enter 1/2 A BCD Gas P-30 Coupe/A-i HL Glider Scale Nostal gia I/Il Bob Stalick CD should fine meet Septem ber Silents Please Old Timers Champs will flown 13/14th same site Parkers Field also Category 2 AAA meet times about same NWFF meet No barbecue will Annual MECA Collectogether Tan gent School Saturday night will 15th Annual Willamette Modelers Col lecto will run 630 10pm interested old planes engines cars 30s through about 1965 will place Id like bring up date CL happenings havent got latest schedule suggest subscribe Flying Lines keep up what happening some rest country lead time quite long lately besides youd supporting best all-around Control Line newsletter Write Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 aware though Washington State Champs known Raider Round-Up must just around corner probably first second week September Happy Flying September 1986 115 U Silver Basics Models kept light designing lightest construction possible beefing up areas undergo severe strain Last month ended up discussing special need Flying Scale models keep tail light ran out space before giving example tail-heaviness common beginner Tail-heaviness such problem beginners want include it. Shifting Flyirg Scale models door Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane models can make same observation beginners very happy have built such model down its mini mum required weight 31 g believe can compete less experts lo behold cant get models fly Most likely because build thetail boom fin stabilizer too heavy way really overcome course go home build new lighter tail flying site however tail-heaviness can rectified adding clay nose order bring balance point forward belongs extra non-profitable weight nose naturallputs model disadvantage experts least will now fly So thing to keep tail light. join experts As beginners know ready change designs accomplish im provements have discussed last issue have difficulty adjusting remember overweight especially too much weight tail can problem sooner start improving models along line sooner models will fly better. will way becoming expert too Pee Wee-3D big gap Free Flight model design kit world has simple lowpowered gas model model beginners wouldnt have too much trouble building could taken out flown flown flown again again again would lot fun would introduce internal combustion Free Flight inexpensive safe manner have couple good designs published type model remem ber especially Bob Stalick no popularity followed no con certed effort get style click San Diego Orbiteers very unique innovative club June 1986 issue newsletter El Torbellino edited Howard Haupt answer prayer. e Pee Wee-30 designs Speedy Diaz FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 c7 dx PE WEE pounced immediately telephoned John Oldenkamp club president got full story So heres scoop Pee Wee-30 Rules 1 All sheet construction fuselage may have sheet-covered profile section 2 Length overall maximum 30 3 Projected wingspan maximum 30 4 Powered Cox 02 Pee Wee engine easily available 5 Any fuel high tech fuels appear yield no advantage 6 No variable in-flight surfaces 7 Fixed two-legged landing gear two wheels Contest Rules 1 Seven attempts get three official flights 2 Possibly 15% flight bonus ROG yet decided 3 Two minute maximum duration 4 No maximum motor run 15-18 seconds should about best 5 Score calculated dividing best duration motor run Orbiteers having flown such models great satisfaction about two years have decided about time little promotion Going right now club design contest members flying self-designed Pee Wee-30 models July 13th One-Design Challenge Otay Mesa models will judged per formance appearance appeal ease construction low cost club will build six identical models win ning design replicas winning model will available attheTaft Labor Day contest will available other Cali fornia fliers proxy fly Orbiteers ----3 TL# sponsored contest Hey guys really know push ideal dont try onePersonally think style model just what need ignite interest among youngsters returning oldsters combustion-powered Free Flight P-30 did rubber powered Free Flight Pee Wee-30 gas powered get reprint three Pee Wee-30 designs June issue Orbiteers excellent newsletter send Ed Whitten 22-cent stamp address above can also send 22-cent stamped self-addressed envelope directly Orbiteers president John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 Nice going Orbiteers * * * * * Build light especially tail goes whether youre building Flying Scale model Indoor duration model new Pee Wee-30 dont forget send 22-cent stamp three full sketches lots details Speedy Diaz. Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 116 Model Aviation Io

Insurance whole new world liability concern brewing connection club sanc tioned event activities Until recently concerned primarily providing insurance coverage would protect flier claims accidents caused model hitting someone something Whats happening frequently past however seeing claims accidents inci dental flying activity some current cases person spectator trips over guy wire tent man riding snowmobile hits gate cable someone gets foot caught gopher holethe scenarios endless point clubs now vulnerable used lot comes fact courts lawyers have get ting much larger judgments settlements such situations Suddenly what once very minor accident often major financial matter Meanwhile have realized now imbalance insurance situa tion clubs get coverage both flying non-flying accidents less cost $20 charter club individuals flying accidents pay $30 membership Also flying site owners AMAs First Flying Sites Seminar Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations several years Academy has offered advice chartered clubs individual memberson thetopicofflyingsites 1971 AMA published bookGetting Keep ing Flying Sites book prepared after much research supplied no cost clubs information contained proved useful helpful Two years ago updated version second edition book printed additions developed experience accumu lated bythe AMA Flying Sites Department several years since department covered primary insurance coverage almost anything club does owners property flying non-flying yet coverage provided no extra cost except special situations cost insurance coverage going up steadily almost catastrophically some thing has change possibility pro vide club protection flying accidents charge separately non-flying coverage perhaps $100 latter other hand because vital clubs have non-flying coverage perhaps flying probably best continue providing both types coverage now part charter fee fee would almost cer tainly need increasedperhaps $100 also need consider possi bility increases sanction fees better cover cost providing coverage site owners sponsors todays crazy sue-or-be-sued world such coverage clubs would still bargain present everyone needs realize seriousness crisis nature whats happening order know way go 1987 AMAs Executive Coun cil will considering deal next meets August 1 Now therefore time provide input council members can know thinking have vote such matters created 1980 addition book documents have proven practical value have available clubs help prepare make presentation need flying site search assistance established docu ments ranged letters support President Reagan endorsements astronauts other well known aerospace personalities listings flying sites public private industrial properties 75 separate pieces information designed assist flying site appeal AMA club member May 1 7 1986 first face-to-face seminar run AMA people Santa Ana California request David Peltz VP District 10 arrangements made invite clubs within wide geo Howard Crispin Jr Tidal Pool Marine biologists make use tidal pools study sites Oftentimes need make use something similar order study other things Such case Sound Model Aeronautics equivalent available area workin District IV site field operated DCRC Rockville MD very active club embraces spec trum model aircraft its activities have Sunday fliers Racers H elicopter fliers Pattern fliers Scale fliers club runs number sanctioned contests year including annual Pattern contest just completed well-known Scale meet Bealeton VA activity also have fly ointment Yes old established club com plainant threatens close down field club has always cooperated com pletely Montgomery County authorities advent latest round letters demanding flying site closed increased anxiety effort prevent happening study situation presents excellent view Continued page 100 graphic area meeting Notices sent Out well advance allow newsletter editors time publish facts follow-up notice sent month later remind everyone meeting RSVPs re quested Betty Stream AVP tire less worker Long Beach CA accumu lated responses Before meeting commenced 75 people sig nified intention day meeting 86 people showed up representing 35 different clubsa great start what turned out very informative useful day California has special problem due heavily populated areas have developed Clubs have losing sites development types residential industrial time therefore discuss Continued page 113 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutlveCoordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Giselejeokson S Competition services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager \ince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyO Membenhip Director Carol Merfeld 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 PublIc Relations Director Geoff Styles S ThhniI flhtOr Rob Underwood 0 AdministratIve Coordinator Bob Joislavek0 Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtne September 1986 99 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Clubs/Flying SitesSound Et Model Aeronautics AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council SoundCont pg 99 what occurs actions thatthe club must take weather storm complaining individual has com plained before actions taken prevent further untoward problems results has enacting new ordinance county course specifically addresses model aircraft activity gist ordi nanceisthatone mustnotexceed 55 dBAat property lines homeowners vicinity relatively easy measure level property lines little complex has determine howto comply rules Additionally new homes being built closer complainant Roger Byrd Chuck Ahern others have devoted lot time effort cause have come up some standards club follow Some procedural others involve equipment have potential problems consider things have done perhaps some variations can work out own sit uation flying site finished landfill ideal flying site because Qf regulations regarding construction other activifies fills Radio Control field fenced parking area set up rail dividers between pit area flying area two runways can no longer used later pavilion shelter place have cookouts site includes Con trol Line area paved circle across parking lot RC site also fenced contains second pavil ion utilized presgnt because Control Line fliers balk using mufflers unfortunate fill elevated somewhat surrounding houses businesses roads forth excellent model airport number things can maintain good relations neigh bors thing mentioned last article make certain have good PR program going has dorte Another important item cooperate fully local authorities Confer work closely reach agreements regulations fair both neighbors Work avoid rules being imposed upon will prevent flying Again done club has excellent con tact local authorities works con tinue relationship becomes essen tial establish specific hours operation set hours will allow ade quate time conduct events such con tests done also No flying permitted before 0930 hours day week mentioned runway now closed Taking off runway would move aircraft much closer homes especially newer ones under construction remaining runway nearly parallel built-up areas other factors technical naturewhat can operated utmost importance club need establish muffler rule field follows bit predicament What constitutes suitable muffler DCRC has made several decisions regard thing illegal use flow through muffler DCRC field also permitted use tuned pipe muf fled tuned pipes certainly accept able Experience shows among certain other designs adequate mufflers As stated earlier require ment sound level 55 dBA builtup property lines aim below figure flying within certain de fined areas field has deter mined exceed 103 dBA three meters can meet 55 dBA requirement couple things aware prime importance fly designated area other two airplanes register 103 dBAyou can permitthem toflytogether Right off bat says going Pylon Racing Pylon place now no mufflers field requirements critical need monitor aircraft often Weather conditions changing prop diameters pitches relocation pipes mufflers other factors can change level par ticular aircraft member makes altera tions important recheck purposes meter sold Radio Shack something under $40 will serve satisfactorily check substantial numbers aircraft become aware ways comply rules FAI limit F3A Aerobatics now 98 dBA three meters substantially below re quirement DCRC still nowhere near low enough some sites situation has judged its own DCRC fortunate flight path some dis tance housing area always case Remember 3 dB change indicates sound twice loud quiet Last weekend annual Pattern contest DCRC during round aircraft checked sound levels None exceeded 103 dBA level however two did attain level mentioned illegal tuned pipe other evidence bad bearings Since looking meet 98 dBA FAI figure classes need some standard did get good cross section found 61 percent met 98 dBA figure 39 percent did Are general statements derived spectrum sound levels ran low 89 dBA aforementioned 103 dBA 89 erroneous since ex haust upwind side Itwould have read differently downwind side engine recall 40 Another reading necessarily case taken 12 four stroker read 101 5 engine exhaust Enya muffler pointing almost straight out read 1015 flier realigned stack point ed rear aircraft level dropped under 99 dBA Hard say just what effect air Generally four-stroke engines exceeded 98 dBA level other two strokers except two mentioned above read between 91 98 dBA obvious since represented good cross section engines equipment proper selection muf flers tuned pipes propellers will stage get us below FAI figure also combinations will get us long way down Several pieces equip ment now prototype form show great promise installation can drop down 6 7 dBA 98 standard has lot going soon will available difficult question answer moment DCRC AMA Show Team has done considerable work sound will con tinue perform lot sites important keep levels low possible looking test out new technology orderto keep performing As said tidal pool As time opportunity permit testing will done field day contest two members Montgomery County Office En vironmental Protection landfill taking readings As contest pro gress seen wide range figures aircraft timing opportune officials took read ings edge fill rear flight line second down area new homes being built highest readings edge fill about 61-62 dBA occurred times two 60 powered aircraft passing approximate center area same time readings line new houses important readings far club concerned point readings below 55 dBA requirements county offi cials pleased results see no difficulties insofar law con cerned another point letter regarding safety read frequency con trol another subject New Engine Tests K&B Manufacturing has new series engine production opportunity check levels Readings made stand should improved engine mounted airplane partially fully cowled engine newSportster20 comes complete conven tional excellent muffler can look Marks Mechanical Engineering Handbook find basic concept Amazing old ideas work properly applied rate ran engine long enough get fine needle steady running top end good steady running idle throttle response smooth fast both directions cannot say maximum rpm can obtained break-in might give run ning recommended 9-4 prop engine put out 84 dBA three meters 9 ft 10 62 50-ft distance will get below 55 dBA range under 100 feet Since aircraft will distance greater much flight going very quiet air Comments have heard confirm understand K&B will have further engines series near future compare sport flier especially will have excellent choice intend get plane soon some readings have another mufflerto test will get report next article 60 appearance will fool have promised some new-design props have received date Since also 60s would like able test same time muffler anyone has anything new would like see tested written up feel free send along 100 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Took Seriously Several times have written about need both officials contestants work together success can venture really neces sary both groups individualistic yet able understand others point view Marie Adamisin has official recorder Control Line aerobatics Nats has judge well per forming other official duties Too daughter Art Adamisin Control Line practitioner 40s right up today four brothers have Control Line flying might expect would become deeply involved herself Peter Bergstrom Control Line aero batics flier originally Massachussetts now residing Washington state result stint military helicopter pilot Pete has entered Nats fate will sometimes Marie Pete des tined meet result meetings marriage Marie Peter May 10 1986 Detroit area So finally hap peneda happy marriage between official contestant May both have no thing lOs rest lives make very beautiful couple picture will attest heir wedding reception like whos Control Line modeling people over US attending fine time mother Betty losing daughter Peter did gain still another son Knowing guess now has five sons Great job Mom Pop In-Basket continue receive mail concerning possible loss magazine spacetothe increased VPcolumns computer mail getting heavier issue As write issue has published longer columns least issue no indication cutbacks other articres pre dicted earlier column Perhaps premature earlier guestimates likely Carl Wheeley staff doing terrific job limiting impact other areas magazine Either way like creased VP column length write district VP let him know can respond desires doesnt know Reasonable Success Back 1980 Academy hired Geoff Styles guru flying sites did such good job later given added responsi bilities Public Relations Academy background salesman great asset work did very well both tasks Through efforts growing need educating member ship get keep flying sites program Flying Site Seminars begun first trial run sure held Santa Ana CA 86 people representing 35 clubs attended Thanks Barbara Renaud Airtronics use large meeting room Saddleback Inn again thanks also enjoyed very nice luncheon reasonable out-ofpocket cost success will seminars answer first question lies future meaning say time can tell attendees learned enough seminar say success Certainly terms attendance Will Without doubt will overall impres sion attendees enthusias tic about seminar felt learned own impression concept seminar item time has definitely come write magazines about problems flying site acquisition retention nothing like good old face-to-face discussions im press ideas ones mind Writing good direct contact better con tent first seminar OK found bit too war stories about flying sites being told opposed methods employed get keep site total speakers did good job explain ing plights future seminars surely must continue would think emphasis need placed public relations aspect flying site problems Speakers can emphasize relate neighboring community should en couraged As first seminar need hear success histories also need hear failures learn analyze failure occurred Before leavingthis subject must give due credit Betty Suzi Stream effort put forth getting word out seminar yeoman efforts organization done seminar itself Thank ladies An Opinion Almost six years ago maga zine carried raging controversy between two officers Academy member ship told us no uncertain terms wanted no kind nonsense have no intention being party again introducing issue-by-issue contro versy between officers Academy since have very openly attacked insulted ourvice presidents column two issues earlier feel quick response due will say VP entitled very biased totally inaccurate opinion No will said response thoughts apologize membership wasting much space worthless subject An FAI Appointment rules-making bodies AMA various contest boards covering disciplines sanction competitions boards has chairman responsible see board functions properly turn Contest Boards Coordina tor sees board chairman does job timely accurately Until recently no such coordinator existed several FAI Team Selection committees have number has grown number during last two years became time rectify situation So now have FAI TSC Coordinator George Buso George also voting delegate FAI ClAM meet ing no stranger events duties will act matters dealing FAI TSCs same authority President AMA except will have authority change chairmen members several committees George has lot work ahead him will need support members volved FAI programs have suggestions constructive criticism procedures George may able help can contact him thru AMA head quarters now may well giving out address later appointment comes effective June 11986 Pylon Finals appears right now write team selection meet FAI Pylon F3D will held Smyrna TN Dates look pretty well set 27 28 September entry list looks like might Whos Pylon coun try Pylon interest sure ought bone up FAI rules give try ANovel Idea wasatToledothis past spring chanced onto novel idea kit field booths spotted neat looking hand-launch sail planethats class rules nowwhich gimmick should have thought long ago kit includes 2 two aircraft built adult child smaller ship simple hand launched glider dead ringer larger class model except size So folks builds RC version other builds hand-launched glider version problem foresee type com bination . does adult build RC version child build glider ver sion other way around Look combo-kit hit market about same time magazine Made uh. well its Top Flighting model September 1986 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 promised Council would en courage Honor Roll plan mortgage contributions because another collateral program has started However persons have already sent volun tary contribution deserve mentioned very absolute least can under circumstances 9 Honor RollAMA Mortgage Lester GoldsmithMemphis TN Rita GoldsmithMemphis TN P Earnest WrisleySantee CA Elizabeth WrisleySantee CA Camarillo Flying Circus Verna JohnenCamarillo CA SNicholas johnenCamarillo CA James 1 ArcherCamarillo CA Lee BuffumCamarillo CA ILeo GabrielsCamarillo CA Aaron GabrielsCamarillo CA 9Hugh OConnelCamarillo CA *George McCartneyCamarillo CA Al LembkeCamarillo CA *DK JonesCamarillo CA Richard JacksonCharleston SC includes 6 yr old Ujon Jackson Howard & Jac-Bangor ME queline Smith pCharles Barnes ForAustin TX aHill Country RCI John PatroliaMarshfield MA pGeorge SchulzTullahoma TN aJack CulpepperTullahoma TN James WaughCape Neddick ME Robert CounselmanMcClure OH aHorrace CainHumble TX Marvin BemisCanastota NY Nino DiRonzaRockville MD Donald & PeggyBham AL PRupp IEdward & BeverlyRedlands CA 0Hydorn PWalter StaffSalt Lake City UT IGordon BanksHuntsville AL RC Report magHuntsville AL P Paul Bladyka Chester VT Robert & GloriaNew Albany IN Nielson P Louis & EarnestaWestminster CO Roberts S ssoo meet three important women Washington DC Area $500 rtant because work AMA left Gloria Cook works Micheilne siooo sons department Gloria has AMA almost forever middle Debbie $1000 Ii Brown AMA Sanctions Secretary processes contest reports mail completed contest right Terry Rossiter Editorial $500 lAssistant under Carl Wheeley magazine department way Debbie has also $1 000 manyyears three keepthe wheels churning Headquarters $500 $500 thank unselfishness $500 send mortgage money $200 now anyway Another parallel effort 0I $50 er scale being conducted thru $500 p Club P residents AMA Council feels $500this 5/T $5OOP r Roll plan might conflict $2500 Regarding recent poil permanent Nats site overall feeling Its better either have least three different N ats sites $1000 nd country affair can rotated leave things like $1000 fliers can see Nats $50 p extensive travel other hand some $1000 single site would great use $500 Oshkosh shining example $725 or Dan Rau Dallas RC club thinks $500 p need stronger leadership grab up $1000 i opportunities free land donations $500 up have slept through $19858 W chances past $2000 c VP Kenny Kern District VI meni tions successful EAA field Oshkosh encourages us same $200 P Mike Hall Ridgeville IN suggests $500 about State Fair Grounds around $2500 arious Nats $500 Earnie Wrisley Santee CA Scale $1000 W Staffel Club cautions against buying pro perty anywhere because will soon $500taken away under eminent domain fast everything growing Gordon Banks bravely beginning new magazine RC Huntsville AL suggests work SIG Byrons utilize existing flying sites Nats first McGinnnis Book World Records AMA field Safety flags reaching AMA-chartered club renewals mailed out just now reaching club secretaries Don Parks editor Davison Ml Aviator News has just reported first Somebody just stole club wind sock AMA flag dirty rats Ill get Carol Merfeld mail another can Pictured two important Free Flighters California left Mr Craig Cusick President Southern Cal Aero Team SCAT right Mr Brad Wilder won first FAI Power last years Nats Histimewas832 secalmosta perfect score Craig shown handing Brad interesting letters have accom panied donations Verna Nick Johnen Ventura CA have tried pay off entire building mortgage themselves along Camarillo Flying Circus Charles Barnes Austin TX Hill Country RC planned donate its 1986 Air Show rained out James Waugh Cape Neddick ME con fides wife usually claims loose change has spirited us bureau quarters mortgage Thanks James.. N mo DiRonza handles air flights out Washington DC anywhere anywhere has quietly donated almost $200 comment Thanks Nino. moneys will go against mortgage principal AMA building Edward Hydorn Secretary impor tant Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers writes check $5 mortgage fund can life member AMA Easy Edward send AMA $1000 once four payments will issue lifemembership 2-digit license L front very few 2-digit ones left. . number will retire life never ever issued other memberever good friend CD John Thompson Eugene OR writes appreciate communicating info about models weighing over 55 pounds feel appro priate AMA monitor its own position area None CL models will ever exceed 55 pounds dont want pay damage caused does CE Robbert Dist VI CLCB member writes. am opposed idea Contest Director receiving $10 day credit CDing contest instead free membership following year put 35 40 hours pre-contest work plus contest plus work after contest credit CD receives grossly inequitable already agree GE Robbert will personally try put fire out before gets vote also vote against it reaches stage free engine winning perpetual Mc Neill Cup annual Nats event engine generously donated Mr Johnny Brodbeck K & B Engines Thank Johnny would like free worldclass 15 engine simply go years Nats Lake Charles win FAI Power like Brad -lit 102 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 New Development Insurance Crisis.. Late last year jolted whop ping increase insurance costs same time no choice accept decrease coverage million dol lars instead two no model car boat coverage reported Feb ruary 1986 issue Model Aviation page 95 Since situation has continued volatile Based what has hap pening insurance industry has reason optimistic coverage next year would better available less expen sive fact outlook pessimistic much AMA Executive Council approved initiation feasibility study see AMA might better have some form self-insurance record suggests strongly may case shows begin ning 1976 through end September 1982 paid total $635670 pre miums basic membership liability protection plus another $8308 out special reserve fund whereby pay initial claim amounts Thats total $643978 paid AMA treasury return insurance people paid out total $396345 Thus cost AMA almost twothirds million dollars over period almost six years provide less half million dollars claims payment Now heres what has happened since have paid out premiums since Oct 1983 amount $469940 plus other $84813 special reserve fund foratotal $555753 Duringthis period less three years however insur ance company has pay out thingall claims paid AMAs reserve fund other words paid insurance didnt have use because basic fund called SIR Self Insured Reserve used first before insur ance companys coverage came play present AMAs SIR amount $1 50000 1987 probably will have set aside amount plus another $350000 latter first step build ing up fund would enable us launch self-insured program Meanwhile however probably will still need pay insurance company provide coverage above $150000. until could take over year two own able can build up few years larger fund could have makings sustaining self-insured program being subject vaga ries up down cycles insurance market Thus before going wayfor primary purpose stabilizing annual cost nature coveragewe need establish much larger reserve present appears may need reserve about three million dollars maintain continuing self-insurance pro gram way make happen simple mathematically 100000 members times $5 equals $500000 AMA can provide about $500000 outof current member ship dues budget needs come some other source such insurance assessment possible can proceed self-insurance pro gram next year dont go route may have pay out same amount insurance company rather selves Its same basic philosophy behind ending years paying rent buying own building instead gettingamortgagetofinancethe projectan insurance assessment would vehicle Looking problem long range least five years goingto self-insurance looks very feasible fact outcome insurance feasibility study did year AMAs Executive Council will probably make go/no go decision subject August 1 meeting Lake Charles Louisiana meantime input would helpful council members basic answer need provide AMA Life Members.. Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Academy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Membership initiated $250 down 1-1 1-2 1-3 L-4 1-5 L-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 L- 10 111 1-12 L- 13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack 6 Lowe Joseph P Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeiII Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Louis J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod Dr James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Kraffi H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford ARitchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 1-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 1-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 whether would willing accept special assessment probably $5 purpose establishing AMA selfinsurance program 1987 beyond payment followed $250 following three years memberships recognized tax-deductible contributions Interesting sidelight several families have two life memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Ellaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard 0 Nelson Daniel J Pmss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gero George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger James Grier Jim Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald 1-71 Herbert Johnson Jr 1-72 Cara lee Thompson 1-73 John 0 Doyle 1-74 Robert G Diefenderfer 1-75 Fred Bopp 1-76 Joe Zingali 1-77 Raymond G Marvin 1-78 Barbara Gerber 1-79 Jeff Troy 1-80 John Reed Jr 1-81 Edward Teal 1-82 Joseph H Konefes 1-83 Kenneth Kortright 1-84 Robert Spivey 1-85 Jim Pope 1-86 Orval C Stewart 1-87 Paul Binkley 1-88 Jef Raskin 1-89 Marty Zellman 1-90 Russ Nitsch 1-95 Christopher E Wimmer 1-96 James BPorter Jr 1-98 Donald Draskovich 1-99 Robert C Wimmer 1-100 Bill Schmidt 1-114 Ray B Sahlberg 1-115 William Raub 1-288 David Bridi 1-289 Ron Morgan 1-300 Penny Thompson 1-331 William G Bennett 1-2664 William Hanson 1-4037 Gary Hutchison 1-20244 Bob Wischer September 1986 103 Wayne Karen Yeager received special plaques RC Expo Toledo year recognition exceptional service 1985 RC Pylon Racing World Champion ships Chicopee MA Wayne Con test Director Karen starter Making presentation wasAMA President John Grigg 1985 HaIl Fame Five distinguished model aviation per sonalities have elected Acad emy Hall Fame men indi vidual contributions sport have recognized nominated AMA members selected Academys Council Past Presidents annual process Any Academy member can request nomination forms Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters submit his/her candidate election Hall Fame Nominations must received AMA Headquarters year before March 31 order given consideration Council latest Hall Famers Bill Effinger founder Berkeley Model Supplies has innovator designer since aeromodeling gained na tional prominence Bill almost legendary figures seems have always around achievements considerable Perhaps prolific producer model kits least terms wide variety types sizes still business after years under name W E Technical Services days Bill provides excellent plans old time models equipped RC assist includes ducted fan model offerings years ago Bill first winners Flying 8-Ball Trophy also known Walt Billett Loving Cup award originally given through Model Industry Association annual meeting recognize people made significant contributions sport hobby Working premise always better give receive Bill Effinger has leader singto others get credit contributions Now time receive induction AMA Hall Fame long overdue Dick Everett built first model airplanes 1933 never lost bug next several years entered won contests local state national levels Until World War II interrupted pleasure flying Dick force contend competition class entered joined NACA now NASA 1939 went Prop Shop Langley Field Virginia appointed foreman facility crews prepared high-speed multi-bladed propellers wind tunnels Some props eleven blades weighed much 39 tons made eight-ft diameter tunnels used model testing Later selected team en gineers technicians under Dr Robert Gilruth Pilotless Aircraft Research Division As Project Coordinator directly concerned launch prepara tions procedures During period life Dick joined local modeling activities designing airplanes acting Contest Director Brainbusters Virginia Moving California 1948 assumed new job responsibilities Mis sile Technician Convair re-entered model aviation scene designer builder contestant Winning events far afield Phoenix Tucson Dick asked CD 1952 Nats held Los Alamitos Naval Air Station 1955 appointed CD World Wide U S Air Force Model Championships held Travis Air Force Base During time set several national records vast know ledge qualified him well write column Air Trails magazine did regular basis between 1952 1963 took him road sometimes much 35000 plus miles year literary involvement continued right up until death 1985 articles being published Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation magazines Induction Hall Fame well-deserved honor life long aeromodeler helped others enjoy fun Paul Guillow naval aviator World War decided make youth America airconscious end designed constructed simple model led founding Paul K Guillow Inc mass production simple gliders rub ber-powered flying models humble beginning barn behind home Wakefield MA business bloomed still prospers today suitable memorial progressive-minded man Paul Guillow loved flight believed future airplane felt modelers day would engineers pilots future visited bookshops libraries frequently acquiring personal library exceptional knowledge chosen sub ject read absorbed information augmenting love airplanes avia tion Recognition aviation historian followed project developed built forty remarkably accurate scale model aircraft types dating back 1804 Director Institute Aeronautical Science contacted Paul heard about outstanding collection Paul generously presented entire group models Institute representative Civil Aeronautics Administration viewed display formal request made identical collection Paul constructed second group forty models presented no cost CAA projects ahead him much recognition behind him Paul Guillow leftthis life 1952Mrs Guillow continued operate company built dedi cated successful team people have made Guillow Inc grow prosper Itisa good bet present modeler has tossed Guillow glider tested his/her skills rubber-powered Guillow flying model company produces wide selection airplane kits including Control Line Free Flight Radio Controlled models Gordon Light flew Nats 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1932 Nats placed first Wakefield Elimination event took third place Wakefield International proxy flew aircraft England 1935 Gordon again won position Wakefield Team took first place again airplane beingflown bya proxy Duringthel930she developed designs host being published Air Trails magazine designs very well received got hundreds youngsters started model aviation Graduating high school 1932 went NYU left 1937 BS aeronautical engineering business world Gordon variety companies over years aerospace aviation oriented Glenn L Martin start World War II soon joined US Navy spent three years uniform ending up JG After JohnsHopkins Laboratory ACF Industries Ryan Aircraft Asset Inc prolific writer contributing AirAdventurer maga zine Air Trails American Aircraft Modeler famous column Dope Can loyal following years Dan Pruss probably best known AMA members columnist covers soaring Model Aviation magazine Dan helped start League Silent Flight has also United States Team Manager several soaring world champ ionships including 19771979 1981 has directed dozens other contests several areas both local regional director SOAR Nationals assistance dkection Selection meets US Teams has invaluable has participation RC Soaring Subcommittee Chairman ternational meetings held annually Paris France keen contest flier has used knowledge help various manufacturers improve products has run own company manufacturing Nyrod-type con trol rods under brand label Su-Pr-Line 25 years Perhaps biggest contribution inspired keen desire put something back hobby has helping people through years has inspiration Madison WI Area Radio Control Society MARCS givingthem idea impetus inaugurate annual Soaring Sympo sium has grown best meetings nation Normally highly active visible person soaring scene Dan press time struggling regain health after months illness Previous inductees Hall Fame 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Jim Walker Frank Zaic Charles Grant 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 OC Randall 1974 Bill Brown WR Enyart Irwin Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Irwin GOhlssonCOWrightWalt Schroder Jim Kirkland Harold W John Alden 1976 Merrill Hamburg Henry Stuck Frank Ehling Harold deBolt Chester Lanzo 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Peter Sotich Ken Willard 1978 John Worth Leon Schulman ET Packard Phil Kraft Duke Fox 1979 John Clemens Claude McCul lough Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axelrod Kenneth Held EJ Lo renz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson LouAndrews Leroy Cox Ed Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Ed Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell Bassett Clarence Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Law rence Williams 104 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetlt C New Hampshire Rhode Islorrd ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Rasociete Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 Richard Shermen 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George WIlson 82 Frozier Way Marstons Mills MA 02646 Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers group eight started forming club late 1 978r chartered AMA 1979 club made up Radio Control pilots club has membership 33 growing year members ranging age 10 gen tleman early 70s Most mem bers sport fliers few pursuing Scale Quarter Scale pleased have membership such veteran members AMA Dick Sherman Lou Andrews Ormand Cote club located Lakes Region Area New Hampshire sev eral members out state spend summers area wish have place fly vacation members fortunate area affords pleasure flying year around whether pavement water snow regular flying site Laconia Airport Gilford NH Visitors welcome time guests requirement beAMA members New members always welcome annual dues very reasonable Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary A Leo Millette Wayne Richardson Del Drolet Lindon Browne Wings Spring first Wings Spring inter-club building contest held April 19 1986 Danbury CT Airport event sponsored Fairfield League Radio Controllers Contest Committee Chairman Dick Purdy sisted Co-Chairmen Lynn Odean Reed Kalisher Photo Dick Birdsall Air Show Teams several Air Show Teams throughout US sanc tioned AMA complete list see Model Aviation July 1986 page 99 District managed Jim Parker 17 WestMain St NianticCT06357 planning public relations event perhaps performance Air Show Team would order Ponderosa RC HAWKS FIy-a-Thon HAWKS held 3rd annual Fly-a-Thon May 18 1986 weather nearly perfect helped provide large spectator turnout club members distributed over 1000 brochures before hand event well publicized activities consisted demonstration fly ingSam Frey flying -scale J-3 Cub Scotty Buldoc Helicopter flying Don Krafft Pattern flying over thirty entrants provided considerable amount excellent RC flying spectators event well planned roads field well marked registration information sheet filled out provide information nouncer pilot flying aircraft description aircraft provided public aircraft safety inspected frequency control very good flying continued until about three oclock time VCR $5000 cash award ride Cessna 172 raffled off Also during day merchandise awarded fliers bya lucky number drawing Beautiful plaques given three fliers put demonstration flights Also plaque given Ernie La Chance did PA work intent Fly-a-Thon pro vide special day generate interest educate public provide relaxed atmosphere open flyingforall sizes RC aircraft goals well accom plished Thanks go RC HAWKS did planning hard work make day such success AMA TV Tapes have new movie Diamonds Sky available either 16mm VHS tape Also available new VHS AMA Tech tape topic Radio Frequencies gives very good display spectrum analyzer transmit ter antennas should separated should viewed anyone flies RC September 1986 105 uesi OT anow alrcraTT uee ee T DUllS DY George Woods Merle Bickford L Sam Frey Merle CD Fly-a-Thon Overall view visitors Wings Spring Show Some spectators models Fly-a-Thon Some Models display Fly-a Thon Safety inspection Model Ponderosa RC HAWKS Fly-a-Thon models spected radios ranges checked Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters Walt Colby charge frequency control control well thought out well enforced New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney 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 Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts cannot too often nor too sincerely express heartfelt thanks deepest appreciation youindividually collectivelyfor warm encouraging cards letters phone calls telegrams gifts like have contributed mightily accelerated positive period con valescence Thank Thank Thank Museum Piece Thanks transportation facilities valued comradeship very good friends and super Soarers New Hyde Park NY RayJuschkusandJohn Clark managed attend todays edition second Annual Miniature Aviation Expo Cradle Aviation Museum located Mitchel Field Long Island NY As covered First Expo location considerable detail last year shall refer article September 1985 issue Model Aviation expanded coverage excellent events Again compliments such stalwarts Leo Spencer Hank Anholzer Eric Quick et al personal continuing efforts make fine model aircraft shows great PR boosters have proven same goes members various clubs involved such Nassau Fliers LI Cobras LISF etc thanks aft involved Long Short context refers need expressed some colleagues authorization expand length monthly VicePresidential reports magazine better fulfill what believe serious obligation conscientiously dis charge duties imposed upon vote ie keep well informed reporting discussing certain instances interpreting analyz ing problems issues appear require certain degree clarification publishers declare shall necessary eliminate four pages other material issue order provide VPs requested space estimate has inspired hostile comments disapproval some quarters running something like Imagine selfishness VPs wantingall space Boy sure going miss eliminated con struction articles accounts what goes Old-Tyme note special spell ing personalities favorite cow pas ture say Lets avoid such chaos adding four pages keepingeveryonehappywhileat same time producing biggerand better magazine advertising need shall pleased write less month want though hope Greetings Germany always delighted hear aeromodelers serv ing armed forces particularly communication emanates dedicated AVP Germany Thomas E Brown Tom has just sent us interesting reports concerning model avia tion AMA developments part world along dozen interesting photographs upon subjecttoo included single report shall share upon separate occa sions Tom tells us has retired US Air Force still serves civilian field engineer Spangahlem Air Base Germany complimentTom untir ing efforts promote model aeronautics best interests AMA Germany Tom informs us has already two clubs chartered working third Tom hopes double number AMA-chartered clubs end year Nice going Tom first photo shows Tom left astro-Hog right Jim Almassy prize winning Sky-Bolt 120 planes competed m~t Wittlich Cprmenv Pioneer Air Radio Control Squadron aka POA located Aviano Airbase Italy Continuing extra-territorial mode pleased recount receipt gratifying letter Mr Edward K John son President model airplane club above location requesting organization become chartered club AMA indeed highly pleased development have informed Mr Johnson copy letter recommen dation AMA Headquarters accomplished Back Cradle caption may con fuse what means merely since starting type particular report photo-finisher has provided several prints shots took Cradle Museum show other day would now like share following order wish feature smiling coun tenances two members Nassau Fliers worked diligently make showa success Leo Spenderand Hank Anholzer NJ iine Barons Radio Control Club position would highly irregular express degree whatsoever favor itism preference club over others captioned group NJ Pine Barons located area Maple Shade NJ 08052 would just have very near top listing active model airplane clubs AMA District 2 Its excellent newsletter edited capably club Secretary Ruth Taylor impres sive lackingoneofthosegimmickynames such Prop-Scars like yet its appeal fresh newsworthy title merely reads Newsletter NJ Pine Barons100% AMA Pilot Membership like column last month announced club scheduled Air-Show performance Ft Dix NJ May 10th proceeds thus received donated charity ie Deborah Hospital Fund amount $384 earned contri buted Hospital Fund Barons justly proud worthy efforts know must too Nice going Barons Gear Up Locked 106 Model Aviation next shot shows Jim Rice dIiU tire Buffalo won him free trip two Paris Ohio sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 column two months ago brought some response both verbal letter form vast majority indicating must pay whatever necessary maintain liability insurance coverage other portions insurance cover age injury ourselves theft model equipment etc etc generally conceded lesser importance particular interest letter Don Weidner insurance professional considerable background Don obtained copy insurance policy Reston touring headquarters museum has re viewed making some recommenda tions Although dont necessarily agree everything letter its interest ing concept presented someone knows insurance game lot better Don nice guy does hang around Bob Button recent visit Reston VA AMA Head quarters museum provided afternoon pure pleasure allowed opportunity obtain copy General Liability Policy have waiting examine policy myself either confirm dispel statements about surance sounded different what contained standard General Liability Policy used carriers applied business risks Published Insurance Services Office found although standard courttested wording used actual content quite different What interesting wording endorsements No9 No 10 dealing exclusions using words willful deliberate and/or negligent viola tion AMA safety code individual member chartered club will void cover age under policy word negligent got attention Used means failure use reasonable amount care message encourage everyone reexamine safety code see club stand expect have chance preserving reasonable premium must look selves insurance underwriter would see us fact look attempting code compliance have seen near accidents dangerous situations such sophisticated events Tangerine Mintlulip example deputy sheriff sitting motor cycle edge pavement runway using moving radar clock fan jet fly ing down runway 124 MPH some accidentallyturned orthere sudden electronic failure ghostly glitch scratch deputy point code compliance no guarantee something wont happen protection insurance coverage must kept proper order times As see heaven help guy partially never complies interview claims adjuster big buck claim would interesting About questions July issue MA insurance additional premiums needed just reduce premium burden members feel sanctioned event fees should substantially creased Since source creased risk carrier should also source fair share premium Another idea might reduction policy limits Check ing past loss history will no doubt reveal very few claims $500000 $1000000 class Most people uncomfortable say $500000 limit since rarely buy higher limit homeowners liability Plus its quite possible primary homeowners may addition AMA excess cover age netting pretty decent coverage other option might let members chartered clubs select de sired coverage would agents office Example AMA membership gets auto matic $150000 coverage equal retention members can select $500000 $1000000 additional premiums totaling perhaps $45 works members selecting increased coverage would collectively pay own premiums via AMA no cost AMA little math will tell would windfall forAMA say 50000 members about half paid additional average premium $10 Im sure can find carrier waving around half million bucks half current members covered Granted some big ifs administratively option course nothing premium increases will just pay Frankly current $241 annual liability coverage per individual member real bargain would double quadruple Id still feel its money well spent especially caused large bodily injury claim end Dons letter Another part column dealt 1987 dues structure surprised get no letters complaining about $4 dues crease got plenty complaining about free CD memberships being dropped replaced credit voucher system still like credit voucher system final vote next Nats well see comes out Joe Beshars mortgage depletion plan has resulted some substantial donations clubs including $100 Bellzville Flying Machine Society $250 Keystone Clippers RC club Its interesting note clubs have 27 45 members respectively about clubs run raffle auction simply dig deep help cause clubs Ohio West Virginia rest PA Wont match clubs own efforts months saying particularly appro priate read District 10 column regularly narrow mind has broad tongue PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIG CLUBS BARN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Aptf02 TucsonA 85716--602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BA RN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA w 916 485-1917h g 2163 COLORADODE V R AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewooda CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 80909w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUTR/C PROPBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203$ 7 39-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Deiray Beach FL 33444305 278-921 SUN BIRD AST oh n Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa Iark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 IOVlABLiCK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterfoo IA 5070i w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYHAW KS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402w 319 3654527 hJ3 19$ 366-0126GOLDEN KE RNE L Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 5101712 546-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Charlie Woll 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 316 488-2920 MA4IANI-ENSTRI& OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d90230 1 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodbine M 1797 301 854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-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 5542361 269-5493 NEW YORKTHOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Corland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUND ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 51 8 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORT H CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 h9 19$ 847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE ERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 4540951 3 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods DrIve Lincin nati oh 45242 513 891-21 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 X 18634717735-4609FLYING DU10CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading PA 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfx VA 2030w 202 634-7218 WAIING1ONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spoiane WA 9920w 509 456-235 h09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIGHT DE MO TEAM George Anderson 12402 105th Avenue North east Kirki 823-8173 and WA 98034206 September1986 107 Oslawar rict Columbia lood h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crspin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwuod Dr Ciarlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice PresIdents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancoia 466 ChinQuapin Tr Christianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE ioaoo Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vocobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 486-5986 limonium Maryland Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show held 31 May 1 June 1986 year ago said thought show good potential success feeling stronger after being past weekend number booths about double year attendance up consider ably small problem bus arrangement flying site Saturday evening group out watching flying also much larger would like think vendors will attend next year plenty room atmos phere great organizers treat onevendors spectatorsin out standing manner missed year sure attend 1987 thing about Timonium surethere ample room expansion crowding finds older established shows may much benefit from.showing during flying season people much speculating what buy next year rather what can get air summer AMA represented display service members response excellent kept everyone busy two days Bob Underwood Technical Director Joyce Hager Executive Coor dinator worlds experts launching whistling helicopters say have never seen Check head quarters see about buying couple dozen Award Excellence privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence Capital Area Soaring Association presentation took place beginning Sugarloaf Classic Cross Country contest CASA old organization field soaring have made name themselves Among accomplishments contributions has ability have hold number flying sites noteworthy sites monthly meets sugarland meets Manassas Battlefield Park National Geogra phic grounds leave out cross country course takes lot effort part members active hold positions regional soaring group ESL national level LSF association has grown few members left DCRC form CASA over hundred today making larger soaring groups country Members CASA fore front promoting soaring bringing newcomers includingiuniors sport CASA membership restricted Washington area Members live widely separated areas joined competitive yet friendly spirit association ability hold flying sites activ ity itself outstanding achievement photo below shows Steve Sober CASA Coordinator accepting Award Excellence behalf members symbol Sugarloaf Classic may seen background Charlie Wells CD Don Clark came up souvenir teams Cross Country etched sandblasting Sugarloaf symbol Onto glass mugs Very nice Beginners Contest RC Friends Club decided hold something bit different very first sanctioned contest club decided host Pattern con test contest Novice Sportsman classes feeling perhaps would get some new blood circuit exposing pressures advanced contest No inferiority complex no Master fliers air also first contest new CD District Howard Bizzell Queenstown MD word District IV AVP Bob Babura turnout good seemed enjoy encour agement should see people outon circuit picture Bob shows Mertz did get first name receiving first place trophy Sportsman Other Stops few weeks ago down eastern North Carolina family matter able stop field Sanford short visit activity early particular Sunday morninga Giant Scale Fun Fly event spon sored Sanford MAC antici pated will annual event event operated under AMA IMAA safety rules Participation points up fact membership comes walks also says something case about model fitting flier fliers Dee Hardison defensive end Giantsbig man big plane Another stop Hampton Vir ginia home site Southeastern Virginia RC Group also have appreciation group whenever visit club flies relatively close residential area yet through care excellent public relations has outstanding relationship community car track operated part complex city property goes long way toward preventing frequency problems between land air vehicles have notice first two clubs send contributions Mortgage De pletion Fund Chesapeake Bay RC Club $500 Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Club $100AbigThank both clubs hope will see youclubs individuals take part extremely worthwhile cause Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe payonlyforthetime spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 10 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages toJohn Grigg 765662373 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis McGinnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 10 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL 1 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 700 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt atAMA HQ youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 7002024 V WV WV WV WV W 108 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi la Rico V South Carolina oss. DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee 0 N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delroy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey BrookCircle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairaton Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency coordInator Burnis Fields P0 Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 first report following ap pointment fill Bill Mathews term follow ing resignation Its interesting transition would like thank took time welcome board dropping line calling appreciate communication whether its just note say hello report local activities request help problem District 5 AMAers would like say office provide service much will depend well communicate urge take advantage link execu tive council AMA headquarters few weeks Ive office have already seen misdirected requests have resulted lost time frustrating results could have prevented call to determine proper se quence action Thats phone numbers head column Since District 5 covers large area district has associate vice presidents place writing also listed may find AVP locality have agreed assist District Vice President execution duties please use services well Now lets talk about frequency control Air Foiler Club has longstanding rule says dont trust anyone check make sure no flying fre quency before turn club frequency control system operation have lost favorite flying machine because someone thought frequency know distrust frequency control systems came Air Foilers case few weeks ago newcomer thought radio just purchased channel 54 channel 54 flag After shooting down another flier check data log set indicated channel 56 So question does practice frequency control effectively Air Foilers still trying make classic approach work limited success know clubs have developed control systems workwell clubs have success particular approach will send description system will distri bute information District 5 news letter subject frequency con trol discussion Burnie Fields District 5 frequency coordinator indicates no serious problem District 5 except national problem car boat folks using aircraft radio frequencies Most transgressions Ive seen airplane drivers using aircraft radios cars boats shame doubt things really good Again Burnies job help interference problems help track down sources eliminate least publicize existence frequencies involved end district has scanner equipment help identifying such interference equipment avail able contacting Burnie using address phone number head column availability flying sites remains biggest problem country reading newsletters Districts appears no exception Looks like club has some sort problem flying sites Either about lose site have acquired new have some problem suit ability think problem has model hobby since Free Flight days before World War II since gas engine came scene noise possi bility damage surrounding property liability insurance personal safety grew importance models became powerful heavier faster factors tend increase visibility model flying non-modeling public Therefore like acquisition retention flying site generally volves public relationssomething modelers good would like involved often very successful Such effort often involves selling public official use park ex-landfill some cases just use private property municipality complaints nearby residents help aspect problem AMA has public relations department headed Mr Geoffrey Styles has very active program designed help flying site problem encourage club have PR program objec tive improving image com munity live fly review newsletters indicates clubs District 5 already put lot effort such program reports mall shows flying demonstrations air show teams beginner programs school support pro grams flight training efforts salute plan execute such programs bound help flying site problem arises already have problems Geoff can provide advice films brochures impor tant cases AMA backing local club program type re cently conducted District 10 good success am firm believer having group Washington wont help much itself have bring expertise local level think AMA needs involved directly such efforts negotiation local officials flying site acquisition retention practical expertise legal technical angles involved should major asset club organiza tion negotiation public officials Let first warn AMA headquarters cant carry whole ball game flying site local entity club seeking use organization will neighbor com munity involved ones have live up regulations imposed maintain muffler rule clean up area assume responsibility liability insurance short run field professionally Take heart thinkthese hard words really gives club feeling accomplishment pride surmount such problems illustrate club Coffee Air Foilers Tullahoma TN have blessed provision flying site US Air Force last 28 years flanked golf course growing community its problems noise suppression control field access Most field maintenance provided Air Force Gramm-Rudman Act burst upon scene result no money main tenance Club has since assumed responsibility have built new sun shade club money sweat re worked runway laid out built lot control parking talking about new better improvements important guys know other bet ter have new respect clubs talents capabilities feeling pride accomplishment shows up thing club does Believe adversity stuff heroes made Congratulations Bill Jenkinshe now holds free flight field Category Ill gas engine classes Ill bet thats first As knowJoe Beshars campaign retire AMA mortgage full swing RAMMs Montgomery AL commended prompt response $500 60 members words way wipe out debt September 1986 109 Action Air Poller SprIng Soaring Con test Dick Renakers readyto launch Ken Daniels mans wrench Photo Kendal McDonald Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents cal Ettel #3 castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owenoboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snasley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oskoreat Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 month able attend couple model airplane events planned attend weather caught see trips ahead year funds holding up well thats travel District 6 Mint Julep Scale contest saw lot good flying usual like go catch up whats latest world Scale also use catch up latest gossip talked some old friends met some new ones Now makes trip worth weather held off could attend banquet Mint Julep saw device designed Dennis Tierney Isotopes Owensboro KY will beep you take pin board since will cause third order intermodulation deserves further study because its such simple device could possibly pay itself saved models may have Model Aviation soon us see Its pretty nifty first picture month presenting Superior Service award Dale Arvin Dale has spent years working us local level well national level big push has Scale efforts have helped make Scale norm area instead exception member Southern Indiana RC Mod elers seem very proud him So am Thanks Dale What good would Dale Arvin bewithouta first class club support efforts say would have faired well lam happyto say next picture Bill Ledbetter president Southern Indiana RC Mod elers receiving Award Excellence club club has done much work push Scale etc area have worked Dale Scale team trials well giving active support local clubs activities know well because Mint Julep Scale contest biggy well-deserved award award excellent club second trip Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY Louisville RC Clubs first four stroke rally turnout small did stop great flying suspect will turn yearly event Louisville area certainly hope Fourstroking such pleasant change pace have appointed new AVP sawa need St Louis area knows area clubs well Ray Meyers has moved recently Id like him con tinue coverage old territory now have appointed Cal Ettel Got problems fpr him Let him know Got friend has money knows what Joe Beshar suggests talk him out some good cause need deplete mortgage would like see gone good saw dues increase voted year place 1987 mortgage lot need money Should let happen Lets pay off Joe Beshar approached Aircraft Owners& Pilots Association get some help mortgage fund raising told us will get some advertising support heard wrote AOPA since am member John Baker AO PA president replied stated help way John told modeler waybackand currentlyflies Old Timers mostly may get some real support AOPA members since Im sure us AOPA also modelers full size guys want help ought willing put out main effort Radio Control Club Cbicago started donating twenty-five dollars Michael Blaugher needs info private government-owned aircraft museums needs locations places air planes have converted restaurants etc would also like locations towers factories used during WWII Hewill put together pamphlet may bit useful us hope pamphlet big enough Write Michael Blaugherat 124 East Foster Parkway Fort Wayne Indiana 46806 Call him 219-744-1020 got call Lila Dick Stamm Grandview MO remember Dick Hes 60-year-old modelers puts us shame flying year long Yea flies its cold out Anyway Lila just tell about neat contest have just witnessed Ill try recap some students Western Michigan State University decided put together model airplane contest Society Automotive Engineers sponsored Kansas City Radio Control Association help models original designs would cargo carrying use same size brand engines designs checked out safety rules etc contest teams decide weight advance flight contest officials would weigh out amount cargo attempt would made According sources Dick Lila part great left out lot details Im sure get idea blast made very entertaining day nine teams heat battle Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Montreal PQ Academy Aeronautics Flushing NY University Waterloo Water loo Ont University Iowa Iowa City IA Central State University Warrensburg MO Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI Concordia University Montreal PQ Wayne State University Detroit Ml University Missouri Columbia MO winning school University Mis souri really believe winners story got Dick Lila received note Dean Owen Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead KY has spent past year teaching Europe visiting Professor Boston University has given him chance some aeromodeling Europeans has gotten soaring electrics European style loves get impression very impressed waythey things areas know soaring electric fliers know what mean Since Ive known Dean few years know takes lot flip bits like apparently has Im sure will hear wonderful stories him re turns way also builds flies full-size aircraft Ive about decided its tough nails fill up page could use help get full use know dont want full page stuck mayaswell getourmoneysworth Send some good stuff will glad add column No dont want contest schedule Thats back thing other good stuff fine said lets go flying Enough now.. 110 Model Aviation Low AMA number still tuBal beautitul RC Grumman Widgeon model belongs IrwIn Ohlsson AMA President number tour 1943-1946 still actIve Note fIrst 100 AMA numbers re served Presidentsto get have get elected Iowa S Michigan 5 Minnosota s Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472152 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2825 E Shorewoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohrlng 4494Tangiewoad Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoque WI 64548 district has shorter flying season others sure nice get out flying starts have work ing bugs out full-sized Pattern Calypso charging set up necessary Honda generator really causes disbelief What have learned far keep light 51 ounces Ni-Cads need help expect get new model down 8 pounds less have great performing combination friend Tim Bissell gave auto license plate Future Electric has dual interpretation future growing AMA very exciting future flying power sorry guys electrifying have two Electric FlyIns already year Union Lake Ann Arbor both having interested specta tors would place electric power technology par what radios late SOs However technology advancing much faster now power systems proving very practical month shall visiting Mil waukee area Russell Knetzger has organized mini district meeting same time Circiemasters Stunt Clinic gaining popularity am looking forward including flash visits some local fields see action Later month have invited Flint area help evaluate flying field layout Safety insurance tied closely together amidst flood newsletters can detect increase insistence following safety rules repeat request including phone number newsletters really helps new FAI Team Selection Committee Member Larry Phillips Rochester Ml Larry has flown Pattern ever since have known him Master Class events extremely noise safety conscious has done tremendous research acquisition flying fields Speaking noise. need ideas noise reduction hardware Sound Committee planning issue booklet part collect practical ideas immediate start problem manufacturers catch up U FO group has several slipover muffler additions very practical efficient Send idea will reward free patch AMA supplies have another request con cerning present AMA awards committee looking need make meaningful thoughts toward special patches certificates group individual can awarded different levels appropriate reasons award given Pass thoughts please decision look free member ship Contest Directors other ficials has brought several letters mail comments CompuServe fall 50-50 lam uncertain correct move reason proposal CDs often fail complete paperwork pay lousy insurance situation need tighten paperwork accuracy its timing hold district conference CIS first Wednesday month starting 10 pm EST time allows attend clubs meeting Last month several district members line President Grigg too dealt several questions redirected him Try make next gives instant replies questions access officers going problem near future due increasing numbers similar events crowding calendar makes good sense attend district association meetings early year help coordi nate contests have run Eastern section know now least three associations district doing great job Make point attend local meeting popular model shows Greater Michigan Model Show Ex position run Indian City held during summer seems attract modelers year although event during flying season year will bethe8thannualshowand twill beheldat Yack Arena Wyandotte August 16th 17th shall doing Trans mitter checking AMA Frequency Committee Bring Txs District Roundup newsletters pipeline activities thoughts read through circle items interest use section column news letter editor important officers club being nerve center distributes information mem bers Stand up applaud him next meeting wouldnt have known about hadnt sent news read requests items put National Newsletter helps thousand Attaboys guys Safety becoming regular section productionsDavidson Aviator Red River RIC MARCS Sparks Loonletter Flare-out have section Keep up guys Note latter also ran Tx frequency check John Benson also logs onto CIS regularly 0 goofed last month Larry Gordon did get first Toledo third plane S Stillwater Flyers production called Sodbuster News conjures up vi sions ways bust sod . very neat computer-aided newsletter notice editors have programs permit great graphics dual column format lets get info pass along 0 Dumb Stunt Month Award went Dave Burns unique way retrieving model lofty tree. Wonder learned John Worth Ho Hum 0 last Clippings Grassfield R/C have new field opened Fun Fly Feed S Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society splitting entry fees donating half MD 0 Ribcrackers cannot find suitable field annual MD Fly will pass year have contacted Oakland Community College run summer class RC vacationing school children get decent fee too S Three Rivers Aces have bowling team won two first places leagues knowthere RC bowling ball available . Hmmm 0 Another club sorting out field rules SHARKS provide different wind directions looks safe S about Fly Swapper Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have later June 0 Another community helping club Winnebago Flyers Oshkosh helping run EAAKids Kites Familyand Flights contest 0 Hey Big Daddy Man. dig real kool . contributor Marshailtown Flyer Note Man Iowas column Man districts other Davidson Club Hilltop pers have asked members have Gene Pastori relate trials tribulations obtaining CD cert quite chapter events 0 Valley Aero Modelers have formed own Sound Level Committee sending data us thanks guys Remember noise sound problem lly Lakeland Flight Lines have printed out matrix frequencies usable around part Milwaukee Association thats another reason club part groups Battle Creek Forgotten September 1986 111 Pete Marie Bergstroms getaway car decoration O51OT0flUW j- ug oy Lee nuuurlaofl 01 Cloud MN Left Right Jim Olsonpast president Granite City RIC Dick Evensonco-ordina tor Granite City RIC Al Burkewright County R/Clooklng Arkansas siana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Majo Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 commerce Pleaoanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmos 814W Centerville #125 GarlandTX 75041 Overheard Samuel-East Model Fly ing Field Dallas Stunt flying damned dont think Id fly like knew what doing another fellow felt very sorry because simply good builder certainly good flier top also seemed have lots bad luck Finally good friend asked ever considered giving up modeling Heavens no would please wife too much dont think could stand see happy As must realize enjoy sharing little chuckles modeling Today customers WWII Scale model fan came announce just bought mint-condition vintage Mustang automobile said gotten personalized license plates Wanta guess whatthey say courseP-51 clever dang Good advice newsletter Collins RC Club Dallas area comes newsletter editor Bob Condit mentions Collins RC president Ralph Fundoots talked club about AMA insurance stressing insurance effective plane marked accordance AMA guidelines plead innocent knowing what guidelines look up AMA Rule Book got member ship card youve misplaced ask some careful modelers around Ralph Fundoots passed out some AMA stickers fulfill insurance common sense requirements properly filled out used further encourage proper flying Fundoots also appointed club safety officer Don Shuhart have admire folks determined things right quote District 8 newsletters reminds compliment newsletter editors thankless job AMA membership just takes effort granted Believe newsletter network really important things holdingtogether moving-forward Acad emy Model Aeronautics nervous system nationwide organization like AMA its communication know what other guy doing enjoying important solving problems am especially sensitive ability talk another because notwithstanding modeling photography sports auto racing art other inter ests guess main interest hobby communications fact greatest development expansion club newsletter network en couragement AMA President present beautiful form AMA maga zine Model Aviation voted president has since devel oped its present proud form main publisher Carl Wheeley Another communications step forward take great pride having encouraged thousands prideful jacket patches enjoy Please realize communicative devices letting us know other guy does flying might no advanced skipping rock across pond Reading back across what have just written mess words simply say God bless newsletter editors since newsletters magazine come through mail have hugged letter-carrier lately Personally try set good example offering column about 2500 words month often hard meet deadlines hard guess make better informed enthusiastic about aeromodeling sure try Ive writing like over 15 years think would wonderful AMA Executive Council might also consider would required come up column like month written cleverly informatively ac ceptably Please let make point again God bless newsletter editors other writers mod eling would nearly much fun Still subject newsletters some times best intentions will go astray have before newsletter no heading no club name no officer list editors name no addresses phone num bers no return address shame much effort twenty-two cent stamp spent dont know credit editors need look offering see getting proper credit someone could contact wished Still another oversight occurs beauti fully put together newsletter nearby promotes myJ une 1st District VII meet ing newsletter dated June 5th postmarked June 7th can see above two examples getting news letterjust right aint easy sure thank encourage newsletter editors help out articles other con tributions Last month assured ControlLine alive active month let mention although Radio-Control gets publicity attention Free-Flight aeromodeling also alive much fun educational ever Strong evidence great newsletter get Norman OK called Okie Flyer news sheet about eight pages published Bill Baker eight times year Free-Flight buff will send eight issues measily $5 Write him 1902 Peter Pan Street Norman OK 73072 Whoever wrote RoadAgain article No 14 issue Okie Flyer has great sense humor add great newsletter Before forget have kissed starting battery rubberbands wife lately might think re verse priority Feedback newsletter Houston Radio Control Club got such kick out article Art Crashing appeared part Bobs June news letter wanted sure credit writer properly After title simply says Bill Brown Bob didnt know Bill Brown isthe article given him Houston RC club president Kirby jorgensen said hed find out let know Meanwhile first partof article terrific Im looking forward reading youd like benefit fine article Art Crashing might offer exchange newsletters Bob Address Bob Schneider 10419 Hazelhurst Houston TX 77043 phone 714-465-8108 same area Bill Bradley edits Plane Facts Northwest Houston RC Club May issue under new busi ness Fred Massey decided time quit messingaround get some waterfor new sprinkler system Fred got bids well diggers inspected generator units set up financing bank guaranteed note Freds proposal Water well drilled 250 ft find fresh water have salt water above Install stainless steel filtered electric pump An Onan 12kw 50A diesel Genera tor skid installed working cost club $1500 down $196 per month five years motion made seconded passed have Fred handle Later newsletter Fred Massey got done water well man wanted test pump next day after well settled overnight Next day dis covered generator about $5000 worth well digging equipment disap peared Somehow good ole Fred acquired second generator unit sunk conceteAt latest reportthe newwaterwell pump generator working fine now sprinkler heads need exchanged another type Summary just cant stop modelers cost money effort Congrats Fred Massey Northwest Houston RC Club sure seat belt fastened gotta land 112 Model Aviation Margaret Dolly Wischer honored 1986 RC Expo hosted Toledo Weak Signals club presentation Legion Honor award AMA President John Grigg Dolly received award recognition years financial con tribution mostly through sale teddy bear dolls made herself pro ceeds donated AMA projects such Building Fund Scale Teams Colorado as S Nebraska h Dakota 0 nrh flokota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1807 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 62602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 News around District IXKansas Rege Hall reports theApril contest hosted Hugston SkyKnights enjoyed 53 con testants six states total hundred seven planes Way go Hugston SkyKnights Wyoming AVP Gene Corson shares following reports Sweetwater Aeromod elers Rock Springs WY enjoyed second annual fun fly number events banquet entrants families Wes Fife indicated Gene Corson improvements fine runway facili ties planned thatAugust 1986 will probably see another great contest Rock Springs Watch contest calendar new pit area Rock Springs WY Gene also reports Casper Airmodelers held 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In May24 25 entries came Utah Colorado Nebraska Montana California total 54 fliers approximately 100 air planes present take part flying banquet Saturday night just have very enjoyable weekend total entries Static Scale event jumbo Fly-In ten Noal Hess Salt Lake City 1St place winner 2nd place went Ron Compton Denver 3rd place went Dean Sadler also Denver Peoples Choice Award went Al Langford Littleton CO Al flyingan Ospray Biplane named Air Hog Miss Piggy pilot Kermit Frog wing walker great hit crowd especially kids Casper Airmodelers would like thank trophy sponsors merchan dise sponsors fro helping make 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In great success Nebraska AVP Frank Clark shares April mall show put Beatrice Tender Props success voting non-modelers netted results following picture Left Best Scale/Show Lonnie Can son Best Pattern Frank Clarke Best Bipe/Finish Gary Orth Best Sport Barry Radenbaugh North Dakota Grant Schmidt reports First Annual Mall Show Buffalo City RC Squadron Jamestown ND last March 34 planes entered three classes DIus DeooIes choice award Colorado David Ramsay reports out SAM No1 March Sparky Fun FlyA total 20 Sparkys drawn out Rocky Mountain woodwork representing three clubs two states Keep landing soft intentional Hope summer going well See Nats District VIIIs Lake Charles LA SPECIAL OFFER SUBSCRIPTION TO AMERICAN SPACEMODELING Model rocketry $13 for 12 monthly issues normal cost$1 5 official publication National Association Rock etry NAR contains news including contest calendar model rocketry activities plans model rockets helpful hints techniques other details space age form modeling Send $13 check money order no cash please made payable AMA along name address AMA-NAR Subscription Offer 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Sites Seminar Cont pg 99 what needs what AMA could to help what AMA could what clubs have done help themselves David Peltz acted moderator day-long program Geoffrey Styles AMA Public Relations Director spoke experience day-to-day involvement problems successes flying sites Several guest speakers Cali fornia spoke about public relations activities have helped gain visi bility areas have resulted fly ing sites and/or recognition sport Success stories tales woe input public official Riverside CA use AMA filmA Plane Place Perfect Dayprovided rewarding session David Peltz supplied slide presentation give people inside view National Canter Aeromodeling Reston first glimpse people received national headquarters combi nation talks visual materials well received attendees special guest Barbara Renaud President Airtronics Barbara kind enough address audience short time give manufacturers view point conclusion meeting verdict unanimous meeting extremely useful time well spent sort thing should done often places So look out AMAers Plans going made District Vice President will developing list interested people help him have similar program area Lend hand Lets work keep important aspect club operations movethe flying site September 1986 113 1st PatternDirty Birdy Ken Roeber Jamestown 1st ScaleSteve Mass Valley City Cita tion jet Al L5flTOYd winner Peoples Choice Did ever see Gooder line up Good Ole Boys Standing D Lund B Warren J Lange M FIelds L Payne B Layne B Etherlngton J Berrymnan 0 Guest K Nordensen Kneeling D Ramsey W Leiper R Norstog Groshelder Arizona 0 Calilarnia e Hawaii C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94698 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangenale CA95862 MIke Lee 282 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 JIm Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlola Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlanI St Pukalanl Maul HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Jon Zeislof 5411 October Way West Valley City UT84120 Frequency Coordinator George SteIner 2238 Rogue RIver Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 918 382-1982 Putting Money Mouth IVe accused Mr Grigg perpetuating F3B matter Ive insisted isnt true put money mouth May 26 1986 sent letter John Grigg John Worth Jeremiah Court ney AMAs attorney proposed Mr Grigg both sign written agree ment end future actions writings discussions what often referred F3B matter Mr Courtney drew up agreement calling joint Stipulation After receiv ing willing sign its original state Mr Grigg offered voluntarily withdraw August column prior its publication because dealt F3B matter response Mr Griggs column same subject Mr Grigg refused withdraw F3B writings same issue Mr Grigg first wanted change agree ment publish August column Further myAugust column also published quest always have last word demanded yet another oppor tunity rebut September Mr Grigg offered publish August column essentially same F3B words appeared elsewhere magazine Under Mr Griggs proposal past would selfserving version course would no rebuttal allowed chain events should obvious really perpetuating F3B matter Mr Grigg always wants fire first last cannon shots refuses immediately stop discussions writings etc form Ive proposed immedi ate total stoppage Mr Grigg has have mailed AMA HQ copy Mr Courtneys Joint Stipulation signed takes effect Mr Grigg signs Ive put money mouth will Mr Grigg likewise will continue never-ending questto havethe final word everything anyone doubts above sequence events happened exactly stated herein please contact John Worth AMA HQ Although has lot important things to keep AMA organization running smoothly Im sure hell take time verify what Ive said 100% true Aeromodeling Fun occasional has sles develop within AMA standard cop out seems be. drop aeromodeling supposed fun . agree aero modeling fun order fun continue someone has watch store learned very early life took summer job very popular resort hotel place fun resorts guests same time hard serious work hotel staff job see guests continued have fun No told hotels food buyer scream about shipment bad meat arrived day No told pool staff should relax have fun though bottom pool dirty similarities AMA great bulk general membership organization strictly fun does mean serious matters should swept aside because fun think AMA great organization certainly largest successful organization its type anywhere world have also mature enough realize no organization cluding AMA 100% perfect Some AMAs imperfections easy fix because like motherhood apple pieno against Speed ing upthe membership renewal process example such issue No AMA member would object getting new AMA card earlier Other issues AMAs imperfections universally looked upon someone doesntaddress ever supposed fixed opinion some AMAs leaders take what refer safe route never get involved controversy never seem bring items up Executive Council meetings Theyre always background never making waves Check out minutes past Council meetings Youll easily see movers shak ers does VP stand know Does ever tell person refuses take stand issues true leader true never take strong stand position matter very few people will get angry exceptions will expect accomplish some thing during term office take strong stands multitude AMA matters Ive discussed column mail has come response supports position huge margin much 251 some matters Thats continue use column discuss AMA matters use just list District 10 happenings So far mail Ive received overwhelmingly approves forum format ever tell thats what want Ill change column format Until Ill continue address issues imperfections need ad dress certain problems subject matter bound controversial times will can will twist around try convince am out destroy AMA Believe nothing further truth Aeromodeling will remain fun long someone around deal prob lems confront sport day Flying Site Seminar February pro posed Council AMA should go Out conduct Flying Site Seminars means better educating membership first District 10 doubt will last am firm believer fact nothing absolutely nothing im portant AMA full-time mature professional effort keep sport losing its flying sites Just cant play golf golf course cant go boating water sport needs land use AMAs budget does reflect need Nor does AMAs actual activities spend lots time energy money producing magazine attending aeromodeling trade shows putting Nats year performing wide variety desired member services opinion prob lem activities priorities aimed ourselves activities expenditures very little actually increase nationwide awareness aeromodeling outside own little world fact AMA spends far money talking its own members does talking outside world result obvious very few people other selves know exist As result lose land better job stating case well known person USA does know what Little League Boy Scouts about National Rifle Association Theres group real hard product sell fan tastic job dont P/R Public Relations budget better No organization has ever gotten known nationwide talking primarily itself really believe can first history lack exposure fine points brought out AMAs first Flying Site Seminar held out Cali fornia May 17th seminar huge success Much credit success goes Barbara Re naud Betty Stream Geoff Styles AMAs Directorof Public Relationsand speak ers Frank Smith Joint Military R/C Flyers Bob Sumowski Antelope ValleyTailwinds Tom McNichols Orange Coast R/C Club Dick Smith Yorba Linda Sailplane SCAM PS Century Flyers Chuck Beeman Inland Em pire Clyde Reed Riverside Parks & Recreation Commission representa tive Mayor City Riverside California Abe Brown seminar well attended about 85 people 36 different clubs abouta 150-mile radius LA John Grigg flew out wayfrom NewYork attend really important outcome seminar everyone went away feeling learned something impor tant about getting keeping flying sites recorded itall 41/2 hours videotape Some flying site problems should contact Doug Pratt AMA Headquarters see can arrange somehow get copy view Its slightly longer some bad movies Ive seen very worthwhile investment time Keep letters coming theyre fan tastic 114 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Asaoclate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 63676 Gary Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N. Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickoburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklirte P0 Box 623 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 08052 Prequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 781-5103 As have said before nicest people know modelers As happens nicest whole group Don McClave Don has done manythings quietly enhance hobby know him know quick help way can read about tragedy Mt Hood might know young people group Dons daughter Susan hearts have gone out Don family because loss As memorial Susan District XI Control Line fliers started scholarship fund NW Regionals would like contri bute please send Dave Mullens add ress top column mark Susan McClave Scholarship Fund Thank 15th Annual NW Control Line Champs took place during beautiful weekend Eugene wee bit hot got first good burns season hid out under hat shade could locate competition just hot some 74 contestants show ing up very large entry 14 balloon bust getting popu lar year may take over Precision Aerobatics 24 entries Carrier whole bundle busy continually seemed Combat down bit entries lots action area too light Scale seems no Scale builders out rumor has CL Scale may dropped because almost total lack interest seems like real shame Back Stunt circle two world-class fliers doing thing members both Canadian American FAI Precision Aerobatic teams attendance fact has always international meet strong Canadian participation Recent word site will NOT lost should NW Champs See next year Sky Knights put another Spring Opener Sea Plane event fantastic OMAS site near Banks Last year little cold year just right Unlike other water-based events might read about magazines contest Although high keyed does re quire able maneuvers both water air Most pretty simple wish could throw time factor can get hairy note Jerry Holcombs new design managed 360 water less its own length Imagine taxi about 2 meters snap turn taxi out leaving water Later Jerry showed us plane wanted U-Boat will dry out eventually OMAS bunch will undoubtedly have annual two-day bash towards 23rd/24th day usually flying kinds aircraft other Big Birds Its fine get-together enjoyable whether fly just spectate Farra gut Fliers have Big Bird Bash scheduled August 2/3 Farragut Park Boeing Hawks have Fly-In scheduled August 17 Kent number Fun-Flies sche dule Kitsap ARCS 2/3rd RAMS Electric Fun-Fly 2nd starting month Hogs Hollar 9/10th MARC RC Fun-Fly 23rd 30/31 st Farragut Fliers will host 3rd International Float Fun-Fly Sand Point September 6/7 has ROCs Four Stroke Fly-In SRAC will hold Electric Fly-In 7th Also 7th Salem RC Pilots Keizer RC Association will hold NW RC Big Bird Fly-In Gervais OR Sky Knights have moved date September Sea Plane contest September 7 Vancouver MARC will have Four Stroke Fun-Fly 13th Special note made Old-Timers Fun-Fly put bythe MRRCS near Puyallup order fly contest have able prove least 50 years old has nothing old design model last couple years event has held October concern comfort old folks has led change warmer day So qualify dont mind gentle action wend way MRRCS field September 14 food should worth trip Soaring types will find much spend time doing Belair Fliers will host soaring meet Bellingham 9/10th August Great Falls Soaring Society will hold two-day meet Great Falls 16/1 7th same weekend PASS has Thermal Search 86 Blue Lake Park east Portland 23/24th Eugene Glider Guiders present Glider Guider Soar ing somewhere near Eugene same weekend will glider meet Calgary dont know whos putting 30/31st Inland Empire Soaring Society holds North Idaho Soar ing Champs Moscow After two week lull soaring wars NWSS Tourna ment will September 13/14 Richland much racing going Hawks have F-500 3rd August Kent next event seems PROPS-spon sored F-i QM FAI meet Monroe 23/24th August Hawks have F-500 racing Kent 31st September Helena Flying Tigers will hold Fall Racing Meet Helena dont know what classes Id surprised werent flying Jemco class though along what else Big Sky RC holding Scale meet part two day Pattern/Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th August Im sure both events flown both days check Glen Mischke Next RCFCBC meet Boundary Bay 16/17th 6f August 17th BARONs Spokane will host 13th Annual Scale Meet Deer Park As recall open types scale aircraft can always write Bruce Nelson info Idaho Scale Squadron has meet Ontario OR 23/24th August Al Culver will have straight skinny After several years relative quiet Pattern wars seem heating up Oly Redo Harks main proponent Sport Aerobatics Thats schedule identical full-scale aerobatics flown Scale aircraft Hawks will have contest 27th July Kent have demonstrated art several contests other-directed fly-ins Rogue Eagles have Sport Aerobatic Bash scheduled 16/17th August White City Im sure whether same kind contest Check out calendar As previously mentioned Big Sky RC Club will hold Pattern Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th 16/17th Tn-Cities Modelers holding Fun-In-The-Sun Pattern contest Finley WA Rogue Eagles host Fall Rogue Eagles Pattern Meet 13/14th September White City Valley Aero Modelers will have Pattern meet 20/21st September Bens Strip near Zillah Called Valley Flyers Pattern classes will flown interested helicopters Boeing Hawks plan Hawks Helicopter Extravaganza Kent 14th Sep tember Free Flight action includes NWFF Champs Parkers Field AAA meet category 2 starts 9 am 16th August find field take Corvallis/Lebanon exit I-S head east towards LebanonT will signs will turning south right either first second major road crossing too far freeway go south couple miles looking second major road crossing lookofftothe leftyouwill probablysee assembled group will signs As remember actual turnoff field well marked alert will potluck barbecue Grells farm Saturday 7pm contest will resume 9 am Sunday flyoffs 1 pm kinds events enter 1/2 A BCD Gas P-30 Coupe/A-i HL Glider Scale Nostal gia I/Il Bob Stalick CD should fine meet Septem ber Silents Please Old Timers Champs will flown 13/14th same site Parkers Field also Category 2 AAA meet times about same NWFF meet No barbecue will Annual MECA Collectogether Tan gent School Saturday night will 15th Annual Willamette Modelers Col lecto will run 630 10pm interested old planes engines cars 30s through about 1965 will place Id like bring up date CL happenings havent got latest schedule suggest subscribe Flying Lines keep up what happening some rest country lead time quite long lately besides youd supporting best all-around Control Line newsletter Write Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 aware though Washington State Champs known Raider Round-Up must just around corner probably first second week September Happy Flying September 1986 115 U Silver Basics Models kept light designing lightest construction possible beefing up areas undergo severe strain Last month ended up discussing special need Flying Scale models keep tail light ran out space before giving example tail-heaviness common beginner Tail-heaviness such problem beginners want include it. Shifting Flyirg Scale models door Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane models can make same observation beginners very happy have built such model down its mini mum required weight 31 g believe can compete less experts lo behold cant get models fly Most likely because build thetail boom fin stabilizer too heavy way really overcome course go home build new lighter tail flying site however tail-heaviness can rectified adding clay nose order bring balance point forward belongs extra non-profitable weight nose naturallputs model disadvantage experts least will now fly So thing to keep tail light. join experts As beginners know ready change designs accomplish im provements have discussed last issue have difficulty adjusting remember overweight especially too much weight tail can problem sooner start improving models along line sooner models will fly better. will way becoming expert too Pee Wee-3D big gap Free Flight model design kit world has simple lowpowered gas model model beginners wouldnt have too much trouble building could taken out flown flown flown again again again would lot fun would introduce internal combustion Free Flight inexpensive safe manner have couple good designs published type model remem ber especially Bob Stalick no popularity followed no con certed effort get style click San Diego Orbiteers very unique innovative club June 1986 issue newsletter El Torbellino edited Howard Haupt answer prayer. e Pee Wee-30 designs Speedy Diaz FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 c7 dx PE WEE pounced immediately telephoned John Oldenkamp club president got full story So heres scoop Pee Wee-30 Rules 1 All sheet construction fuselage may have sheet-covered profile section 2 Length overall maximum 30 3 Projected wingspan maximum 30 4 Powered Cox 02 Pee Wee engine easily available 5 Any fuel high tech fuels appear yield no advantage 6 No variable in-flight surfaces 7 Fixed two-legged landing gear two wheels Contest Rules 1 Seven attempts get three official flights 2 Possibly 15% flight bonus ROG yet decided 3 Two minute maximum duration 4 No maximum motor run 15-18 seconds should about best 5 Score calculated dividing best duration motor run Orbiteers having flown such models great satisfaction about two years have decided about time little promotion Going right now club design contest members flying self-designed Pee Wee-30 models July 13th One-Design Challenge Otay Mesa models will judged per formance appearance appeal ease construction low cost club will build six identical models win ning design replicas winning model will available attheTaft Labor Day contest will available other Cali fornia fliers proxy fly Orbiteers ----3 TL# sponsored contest Hey guys really know push ideal dont try onePersonally think style model just what need ignite interest among youngsters returning oldsters combustion-powered Free Flight P-30 did rubber powered Free Flight Pee Wee-30 gas powered get reprint three Pee Wee-30 designs June issue Orbiteers excellent newsletter send Ed Whitten 22-cent stamp address above can also send 22-cent stamped self-addressed envelope directly Orbiteers president John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 Nice going Orbiteers * * * * * Build light especially tail goes whether youre building Flying Scale model Indoor duration model new Pee Wee-30 dont forget send 22-cent stamp three full sketches lots details Speedy Diaz. Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 116 Model Aviation Io

Insurance whole new world liability concern brewing connection club sanc tioned event activities Until recently concerned primarily providing insurance coverage would protect flier claims accidents caused model hitting someone something Whats happening frequently past however seeing claims accidents inci dental flying activity some current cases person spectator trips over guy wire tent man riding snowmobile hits gate cable someone gets foot caught gopher holethe scenarios endless point clubs now vulnerable used lot comes fact courts lawyers have get ting much larger judgments settlements such situations Suddenly what once very minor accident often major financial matter Meanwhile have realized now imbalance insurance situa tion clubs get coverage both flying non-flying accidents less cost $20 charter club individuals flying accidents pay $30 membership Also flying site owners AMAs First Flying Sites Seminar Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations several years Academy has offered advice chartered clubs individual memberson thetopicofflyingsites 1971 AMA published bookGetting Keep ing Flying Sites book prepared after much research supplied no cost clubs information contained proved useful helpful Two years ago updated version second edition book printed additions developed experience accumu lated bythe AMA Flying Sites Department several years since department covered primary insurance coverage almost anything club does owners property flying non-flying yet coverage provided no extra cost except special situations cost insurance coverage going up steadily almost catastrophically some thing has change possibility pro vide club protection flying accidents charge separately non-flying coverage perhaps $100 latter other hand because vital clubs have non-flying coverage perhaps flying probably best continue providing both types coverage now part charter fee fee would almost cer tainly need increasedperhaps $100 also need consider possi bility increases sanction fees better cover cost providing coverage site owners sponsors todays crazy sue-or-be-sued world such coverage clubs would still bargain present everyone needs realize seriousness crisis nature whats happening order know way go 1987 AMAs Executive Coun cil will considering deal next meets August 1 Now therefore time provide input council members can know thinking have vote such matters created 1980 addition book documents have proven practical value have available clubs help prepare make presentation need flying site search assistance established docu ments ranged letters support President Reagan endorsements astronauts other well known aerospace personalities listings flying sites public private industrial properties 75 separate pieces information designed assist flying site appeal AMA club member May 1 7 1986 first face-to-face seminar run AMA people Santa Ana California request David Peltz VP District 10 arrangements made invite clubs within wide geo Howard Crispin Jr Tidal Pool Marine biologists make use tidal pools study sites Oftentimes need make use something similar order study other things Such case Sound Model Aeronautics equivalent available area workin District IV site field operated DCRC Rockville MD very active club embraces spec trum model aircraft its activities have Sunday fliers Racers H elicopter fliers Pattern fliers Scale fliers club runs number sanctioned contests year including annual Pattern contest just completed well-known Scale meet Bealeton VA activity also have fly ointment Yes old established club com plainant threatens close down field club has always cooperated com pletely Montgomery County authorities advent latest round letters demanding flying site closed increased anxiety effort prevent happening study situation presents excellent view Continued page 100 graphic area meeting Notices sent Out well advance allow newsletter editors time publish facts follow-up notice sent month later remind everyone meeting RSVPs re quested Betty Stream AVP tire less worker Long Beach CA accumu lated responses Before meeting commenced 75 people sig nified intention day meeting 86 people showed up representing 35 different clubsa great start what turned out very informative useful day California has special problem due heavily populated areas have developed Clubs have losing sites development types residential industrial time therefore discuss Continued page 113 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutlveCoordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Giselejeokson S Competition services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager \ince Mankowski0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyO Membenhip Director Carol Merfeld 0 Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 PublIc Relations Director Geoff Styles S ThhniI flhtOr Rob Underwood 0 AdministratIve Coordinator Bob Joislavek0 Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtne September 1986 99 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Clubs/Flying SitesSound Et Model Aeronautics AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matterof personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council SoundCont pg 99 what occurs actions thatthe club must take weather storm complaining individual has com plained before actions taken prevent further untoward problems results has enacting new ordinance county course specifically addresses model aircraft activity gist ordi nanceisthatone mustnotexceed 55 dBAat property lines homeowners vicinity relatively easy measure level property lines little complex has determine howto comply rules Additionally new homes being built closer complainant Roger Byrd Chuck Ahern others have devoted lot time effort cause have come up some standards club follow Some procedural others involve equipment have potential problems consider things have done perhaps some variations can work out own sit uation flying site finished landfill ideal flying site because Qf regulations regarding construction other activifies fills Radio Control field fenced parking area set up rail dividers between pit area flying area two runways can no longer used later pavilion shelter place have cookouts site includes Con trol Line area paved circle across parking lot RC site also fenced contains second pavil ion utilized presgnt because Control Line fliers balk using mufflers unfortunate fill elevated somewhat surrounding houses businesses roads forth excellent model airport number things can maintain good relations neigh bors thing mentioned last article make certain have good PR program going has dorte Another important item cooperate fully local authorities Confer work closely reach agreements regulations fair both neighbors Work avoid rules being imposed upon will prevent flying Again done club has excellent con tact local authorities works con tinue relationship becomes essen tial establish specific hours operation set hours will allow ade quate time conduct events such con tests done also No flying permitted before 0930 hours day week mentioned runway now closed Taking off runway would move aircraft much closer homes especially newer ones under construction remaining runway nearly parallel built-up areas other factors technical naturewhat can operated utmost importance club need establish muffler rule field follows bit predicament What constitutes suitable muffler DCRC has made several decisions regard thing illegal use flow through muffler DCRC field also permitted use tuned pipe muf fled tuned pipes certainly accept able Experience shows among certain other designs adequate mufflers As stated earlier require ment sound level 55 dBA builtup property lines aim below figure flying within certain de fined areas field has deter mined exceed 103 dBA three meters can meet 55 dBA requirement couple things aware prime importance fly designated area other two airplanes register 103 dBAyou can permitthem toflytogether Right off bat says going Pylon Racing Pylon place now no mufflers field requirements critical need monitor aircraft often Weather conditions changing prop diameters pitches relocation pipes mufflers other factors can change level par ticular aircraft member makes altera tions important recheck purposes meter sold Radio Shack something under $40 will serve satisfactorily check substantial numbers aircraft become aware ways comply rules FAI limit F3A Aerobatics now 98 dBA three meters substantially below re quirement DCRC still nowhere near low enough some sites situation has judged its own DCRC fortunate flight path some dis tance housing area always case Remember 3 dB change indicates sound twice loud quiet Last weekend annual Pattern contest DCRC during round aircraft checked sound levels None exceeded 103 dBA level however two did attain level mentioned illegal tuned pipe other evidence bad bearings Since looking meet 98 dBA FAI figure classes need some standard did get good cross section found 61 percent met 98 dBA figure 39 percent did Are general statements derived spectrum sound levels ran low 89 dBA aforementioned 103 dBA 89 erroneous since ex haust upwind side Itwould have read differently downwind side engine recall 40 Another reading necessarily case taken 12 four stroker read 101 5 engine exhaust Enya muffler pointing almost straight out read 1015 flier realigned stack point ed rear aircraft level dropped under 99 dBA Hard say just what effect air Generally four-stroke engines exceeded 98 dBA level other two strokers except two mentioned above read between 91 98 dBA obvious since represented good cross section engines equipment proper selection muf flers tuned pipes propellers will stage get us below FAI figure also combinations will get us long way down Several pieces equip ment now prototype form show great promise installation can drop down 6 7 dBA 98 standard has lot going soon will available difficult question answer moment DCRC AMA Show Team has done considerable work sound will con tinue perform lot sites important keep levels low possible looking test out new technology orderto keep performing As said tidal pool As time opportunity permit testing will done field day contest two members Montgomery County Office En vironmental Protection landfill taking readings As contest pro gress seen wide range figures aircraft timing opportune officials took read ings edge fill rear flight line second down area new homes being built highest readings edge fill about 61-62 dBA occurred times two 60 powered aircraft passing approximate center area same time readings line new houses important readings far club concerned point readings below 55 dBA requirements county offi cials pleased results see no difficulties insofar law con cerned another point letter regarding safety read frequency con trol another subject New Engine Tests K&B Manufacturing has new series engine production opportunity check levels Readings made stand should improved engine mounted airplane partially fully cowled engine newSportster20 comes complete conven tional excellent muffler can look Marks Mechanical Engineering Handbook find basic concept Amazing old ideas work properly applied rate ran engine long enough get fine needle steady running top end good steady running idle throttle response smooth fast both directions cannot say maximum rpm can obtained break-in might give run ning recommended 9-4 prop engine put out 84 dBA three meters 9 ft 10 62 50-ft distance will get below 55 dBA range under 100 feet Since aircraft will distance greater much flight going very quiet air Comments have heard confirm understand K&B will have further engines series near future compare sport flier especially will have excellent choice intend get plane soon some readings have another mufflerto test will get report next article 60 appearance will fool have promised some new-design props have received date Since also 60s would like able test same time muffler anyone has anything new would like see tested written up feel free send along 100 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Took Seriously Several times have written about need both officials contestants work together success can venture really neces sary both groups individualistic yet able understand others point view Marie Adamisin has official recorder Control Line aerobatics Nats has judge well per forming other official duties Too daughter Art Adamisin Control Line practitioner 40s right up today four brothers have Control Line flying might expect would become deeply involved herself Peter Bergstrom Control Line aero batics flier originally Massachussetts now residing Washington state result stint military helicopter pilot Pete has entered Nats fate will sometimes Marie Pete des tined meet result meetings marriage Marie Peter May 10 1986 Detroit area So finally hap peneda happy marriage between official contestant May both have no thing lOs rest lives make very beautiful couple picture will attest heir wedding reception like whos Control Line modeling people over US attending fine time mother Betty losing daughter Peter did gain still another son Knowing guess now has five sons Great job Mom Pop In-Basket continue receive mail concerning possible loss magazine spacetothe increased VPcolumns computer mail getting heavier issue As write issue has published longer columns least issue no indication cutbacks other articres pre dicted earlier column Perhaps premature earlier guestimates likely Carl Wheeley staff doing terrific job limiting impact other areas magazine Either way like creased VP column length write district VP let him know can respond desires doesnt know Reasonable Success Back 1980 Academy hired Geoff Styles guru flying sites did such good job later given added responsi bilities Public Relations Academy background salesman great asset work did very well both tasks Through efforts growing need educating member ship get keep flying sites program Flying Site Seminars begun first trial run sure held Santa Ana CA 86 people representing 35 clubs attended Thanks Barbara Renaud Airtronics use large meeting room Saddleback Inn again thanks also enjoyed very nice luncheon reasonable out-ofpocket cost success will seminars answer first question lies future meaning say time can tell attendees learned enough seminar say success Certainly terms attendance Will Without doubt will overall impres sion attendees enthusias tic about seminar felt learned own impression concept seminar item time has definitely come write magazines about problems flying site acquisition retention nothing like good old face-to-face discussions im press ideas ones mind Writing good direct contact better con tent first seminar OK found bit too war stories about flying sites being told opposed methods employed get keep site total speakers did good job explain ing plights future seminars surely must continue would think emphasis need placed public relations aspect flying site problems Speakers can emphasize relate neighboring community should en couraged As first seminar need hear success histories also need hear failures learn analyze failure occurred Before leavingthis subject must give due credit Betty Suzi Stream effort put forth getting word out seminar yeoman efforts organization done seminar itself Thank ladies An Opinion Almost six years ago maga zine carried raging controversy between two officers Academy member ship told us no uncertain terms wanted no kind nonsense have no intention being party again introducing issue-by-issue contro versy between officers Academy since have very openly attacked insulted ourvice presidents column two issues earlier feel quick response due will say VP entitled very biased totally inaccurate opinion No will said response thoughts apologize membership wasting much space worthless subject An FAI Appointment rules-making bodies AMA various contest boards covering disciplines sanction competitions boards has chairman responsible see board functions properly turn Contest Boards Coordina tor sees board chairman does job timely accurately Until recently no such coordinator existed several FAI Team Selection committees have number has grown number during last two years became time rectify situation So now have FAI TSC Coordinator George Buso George also voting delegate FAI ClAM meet ing no stranger events duties will act matters dealing FAI TSCs same authority President AMA except will have authority change chairmen members several committees George has lot work ahead him will need support members volved FAI programs have suggestions constructive criticism procedures George may able help can contact him thru AMA head quarters now may well giving out address later appointment comes effective June 11986 Pylon Finals appears right now write team selection meet FAI Pylon F3D will held Smyrna TN Dates look pretty well set 27 28 September entry list looks like might Whos Pylon coun try Pylon interest sure ought bone up FAI rules give try ANovel Idea wasatToledothis past spring chanced onto novel idea kit field booths spotted neat looking hand-launch sail planethats class rules nowwhich gimmick should have thought long ago kit includes 2 two aircraft built adult child smaller ship simple hand launched glider dead ringer larger class model except size So folks builds RC version other builds hand-launched glider version problem foresee type com bination . does adult build RC version child build glider ver sion other way around Look combo-kit hit market about same time magazine Made uh. well its Top Flighting model September 1986 101 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 promised Council would en courage Honor Roll plan mortgage contributions because another collateral program has started However persons have already sent volun tary contribution deserve mentioned very absolute least can under circumstances 9 Honor RollAMA Mortgage Lester GoldsmithMemphis TN Rita GoldsmithMemphis TN P Earnest WrisleySantee CA Elizabeth WrisleySantee CA Camarillo Flying Circus Verna JohnenCamarillo CA SNicholas johnenCamarillo CA James 1 ArcherCamarillo CA Lee BuffumCamarillo CA ILeo GabrielsCamarillo CA Aaron GabrielsCamarillo CA 9Hugh OConnelCamarillo CA *George McCartneyCamarillo CA Al LembkeCamarillo CA *DK JonesCamarillo CA Richard JacksonCharleston SC includes 6 yr old Ujon Jackson Howard & Jac-Bangor ME queline Smith pCharles Barnes ForAustin TX aHill Country RCI John PatroliaMarshfield MA pGeorge SchulzTullahoma TN aJack CulpepperTullahoma TN James WaughCape Neddick ME Robert CounselmanMcClure OH aHorrace CainHumble TX Marvin BemisCanastota NY Nino DiRonzaRockville MD Donald & PeggyBham AL PRupp IEdward & BeverlyRedlands CA 0Hydorn PWalter StaffSalt Lake City UT IGordon BanksHuntsville AL RC Report magHuntsville AL P Paul Bladyka Chester VT Robert & GloriaNew Albany IN Nielson P Louis & EarnestaWestminster CO Roberts S ssoo meet three important women Washington DC Area $500 rtant because work AMA left Gloria Cook works Micheilne siooo sons department Gloria has AMA almost forever middle Debbie $1000 Ii Brown AMA Sanctions Secretary processes contest reports mail completed contest right Terry Rossiter Editorial $500 lAssistant under Carl Wheeley magazine department way Debbie has also $1 000 manyyears three keepthe wheels churning Headquarters $500 $500 thank unselfishness $500 send mortgage money $200 now anyway Another parallel effort 0I $50 er scale being conducted thru $500 p Club P residents AMA Council feels $500this 5/T $5OOP r Roll plan might conflict $2500 Regarding recent poil permanent Nats site overall feeling Its better either have least three different N ats sites $1000 nd country affair can rotated leave things like $1000 fliers can see Nats $50 p extensive travel other hand some $1000 single site would great use $500 Oshkosh shining example $725 or Dan Rau Dallas RC club thinks $500 p need stronger leadership grab up $1000 i opportunities free land donations $500 up have slept through $19858 W chances past $2000 c VP Kenny Kern District VI meni tions successful EAA field Oshkosh encourages us same $200 P Mike Hall Ridgeville IN suggests $500 about State Fair Grounds around $2500 arious Nats $500 Earnie Wrisley Santee CA Scale $1000 W Staffel Club cautions against buying pro perty anywhere because will soon $500taken away under eminent domain fast everything growing Gordon Banks bravely beginning new magazine RC Huntsville AL suggests work SIG Byrons utilize existing flying sites Nats first McGinnnis Book World Records AMA field Safety flags reaching AMA-chartered club renewals mailed out just now reaching club secretaries Don Parks editor Davison Ml Aviator News has just reported first Somebody just stole club wind sock AMA flag dirty rats Ill get Carol Merfeld mail another can Pictured two important Free Flighters California left Mr Craig Cusick President Southern Cal Aero Team SCAT right Mr Brad Wilder won first FAI Power last years Nats Histimewas832 secalmosta perfect score Craig shown handing Brad interesting letters have accom panied donations Verna Nick Johnen Ventura CA have tried pay off entire building mortgage themselves along Camarillo Flying Circus Charles Barnes Austin TX Hill Country RC planned donate its 1986 Air Show rained out James Waugh Cape Neddick ME con fides wife usually claims loose change has spirited us bureau quarters mortgage Thanks James.. N mo DiRonza handles air flights out Washington DC anywhere anywhere has quietly donated almost $200 comment Thanks Nino. moneys will go against mortgage principal AMA building Edward Hydorn Secretary impor tant Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers writes check $5 mortgage fund can life member AMA Easy Edward send AMA $1000 once four payments will issue lifemembership 2-digit license L front very few 2-digit ones left. . number will retire life never ever issued other memberever good friend CD John Thompson Eugene OR writes appreciate communicating info about models weighing over 55 pounds feel appro priate AMA monitor its own position area None CL models will ever exceed 55 pounds dont want pay damage caused does CE Robbert Dist VI CLCB member writes. am opposed idea Contest Director receiving $10 day credit CDing contest instead free membership following year put 35 40 hours pre-contest work plus contest plus work after contest credit CD receives grossly inequitable already agree GE Robbert will personally try put fire out before gets vote also vote against it reaches stage free engine winning perpetual Mc Neill Cup annual Nats event engine generously donated Mr Johnny Brodbeck K & B Engines Thank Johnny would like free worldclass 15 engine simply go years Nats Lake Charles win FAI Power like Brad -lit 102 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 New Development Insurance Crisis.. Late last year jolted whop ping increase insurance costs same time no choice accept decrease coverage million dol lars instead two no model car boat coverage reported Feb ruary 1986 issue Model Aviation page 95 Since situation has continued volatile Based what has hap pening insurance industry has reason optimistic coverage next year would better available less expen sive fact outlook pessimistic much AMA Executive Council approved initiation feasibility study see AMA might better have some form self-insurance record suggests strongly may case shows begin ning 1976 through end September 1982 paid total $635670 pre miums basic membership liability protection plus another $8308 out special reserve fund whereby pay initial claim amounts Thats total $643978 paid AMA treasury return insurance people paid out total $396345 Thus cost AMA almost twothirds million dollars over period almost six years provide less half million dollars claims payment Now heres what has happened since have paid out premiums since Oct 1983 amount $469940 plus other $84813 special reserve fund foratotal $555753 Duringthis period less three years however insur ance company has pay out thingall claims paid AMAs reserve fund other words paid insurance didnt have use because basic fund called SIR Self Insured Reserve used first before insur ance companys coverage came play present AMAs SIR amount $1 50000 1987 probably will have set aside amount plus another $350000 latter first step build ing up fund would enable us launch self-insured program Meanwhile however probably will still need pay insurance company provide coverage above $150000. until could take over year two own able can build up few years larger fund could have makings sustaining self-insured program being subject vaga ries up down cycles insurance market Thus before going wayfor primary purpose stabilizing annual cost nature coveragewe need establish much larger reserve present appears may need reserve about three million dollars maintain continuing self-insurance pro gram way make happen simple mathematically 100000 members times $5 equals $500000 AMA can provide about $500000 outof current member ship dues budget needs come some other source such insurance assessment possible can proceed self-insurance pro gram next year dont go route may have pay out same amount insurance company rather selves Its same basic philosophy behind ending years paying rent buying own building instead gettingamortgagetofinancethe projectan insurance assessment would vehicle Looking problem long range least five years goingto self-insurance looks very feasible fact outcome insurance feasibility study did year AMAs Executive Council will probably make go/no go decision subject August 1 meeting Lake Charles Louisiana meantime input would helpful council members basic answer need provide AMA Life Members.. Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Academy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Membership initiated $250 down 1-1 1-2 1-3 L-4 1-5 L-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 L- 10 111 1-12 L- 13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack 6 Lowe Joseph P Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeiII Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Louis J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod Dr James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Kraffi H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford ARitchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 1-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 1-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 whether would willing accept special assessment probably $5 purpose establishing AMA selfinsurance program 1987 beyond payment followed $250 following three years memberships recognized tax-deductible contributions Interesting sidelight several families have two life memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Ellaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard 0 Nelson Daniel J Pmss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gero George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger James Grier Jim Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald 1-71 Herbert Johnson Jr 1-72 Cara lee Thompson 1-73 John 0 Doyle 1-74 Robert G Diefenderfer 1-75 Fred Bopp 1-76 Joe Zingali 1-77 Raymond G Marvin 1-78 Barbara Gerber 1-79 Jeff Troy 1-80 John Reed Jr 1-81 Edward Teal 1-82 Joseph H Konefes 1-83 Kenneth Kortright 1-84 Robert Spivey 1-85 Jim Pope 1-86 Orval C Stewart 1-87 Paul Binkley 1-88 Jef Raskin 1-89 Marty Zellman 1-90 Russ Nitsch 1-95 Christopher E Wimmer 1-96 James BPorter Jr 1-98 Donald Draskovich 1-99 Robert C Wimmer 1-100 Bill Schmidt 1-114 Ray B Sahlberg 1-115 William Raub 1-288 David Bridi 1-289 Ron Morgan 1-300 Penny Thompson 1-331 William G Bennett 1-2664 William Hanson 1-4037 Gary Hutchison 1-20244 Bob Wischer September 1986 103 Wayne Karen Yeager received special plaques RC Expo Toledo year recognition exceptional service 1985 RC Pylon Racing World Champion ships Chicopee MA Wayne Con test Director Karen starter Making presentation wasAMA President John Grigg 1985 HaIl Fame Five distinguished model aviation per sonalities have elected Acad emy Hall Fame men indi vidual contributions sport have recognized nominated AMA members selected Academys Council Past Presidents annual process Any Academy member can request nomination forms Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters submit his/her candidate election Hall Fame Nominations must received AMA Headquarters year before March 31 order given consideration Council latest Hall Famers Bill Effinger founder Berkeley Model Supplies has innovator designer since aeromodeling gained na tional prominence Bill almost legendary figures seems have always around achievements considerable Perhaps prolific producer model kits least terms wide variety types sizes still business after years under name W E Technical Services days Bill provides excellent plans old time models equipped RC assist includes ducted fan model offerings years ago Bill first winners Flying 8-Ball Trophy also known Walt Billett Loving Cup award originally given through Model Industry Association annual meeting recognize people made significant contributions sport hobby Working premise always better give receive Bill Effinger has leader singto others get credit contributions Now time receive induction AMA Hall Fame long overdue Dick Everett built first model airplanes 1933 never lost bug next several years entered won contests local state national levels Until World War II interrupted pleasure flying Dick force contend competition class entered joined NACA now NASA 1939 went Prop Shop Langley Field Virginia appointed foreman facility crews prepared high-speed multi-bladed propellers wind tunnels Some props eleven blades weighed much 39 tons made eight-ft diameter tunnels used model testing Later selected team en gineers technicians under Dr Robert Gilruth Pilotless Aircraft Research Division As Project Coordinator directly concerned launch prepara tions procedures During period life Dick joined local modeling activities designing airplanes acting Contest Director Brainbusters Virginia Moving California 1948 assumed new job responsibilities Mis sile Technician Convair re-entered model aviation scene designer builder contestant Winning events far afield Phoenix Tucson Dick asked CD 1952 Nats held Los Alamitos Naval Air Station 1955 appointed CD World Wide U S Air Force Model Championships held Travis Air Force Base During time set several national records vast know ledge qualified him well write column Air Trails magazine did regular basis between 1952 1963 took him road sometimes much 35000 plus miles year literary involvement continued right up until death 1985 articles being published Model Builder Flying Models Model Aviation magazines Induction Hall Fame well-deserved honor life long aeromodeler helped others enjoy fun Paul Guillow naval aviator World War decided make youth America airconscious end designed constructed simple model led founding Paul K Guillow Inc mass production simple gliders rub ber-powered flying models humble beginning barn behind home Wakefield MA business bloomed still prospers today suitable memorial progressive-minded man Paul Guillow loved flight believed future airplane felt modelers day would engineers pilots future visited bookshops libraries frequently acquiring personal library exceptional knowledge chosen sub ject read absorbed information augmenting love airplanes avia tion Recognition aviation historian followed project developed built forty remarkably accurate scale model aircraft types dating back 1804 Director Institute Aeronautical Science contacted Paul heard about outstanding collection Paul generously presented entire group models Institute representative Civil Aeronautics Administration viewed display formal request made identical collection Paul constructed second group forty models presented no cost CAA projects ahead him much recognition behind him Paul Guillow leftthis life 1952Mrs Guillow continued operate company built dedi cated successful team people have made Guillow Inc grow prosper Itisa good bet present modeler has tossed Guillow glider tested his/her skills rubber-powered Guillow flying model company produces wide selection airplane kits including Control Line Free Flight Radio Controlled models Gordon Light flew Nats 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1932 Nats placed first Wakefield Elimination event took third place Wakefield International proxy flew aircraft England 1935 Gordon again won position Wakefield Team took first place again airplane beingflown bya proxy Duringthel930she developed designs host being published Air Trails magazine designs very well received got hundreds youngsters started model aviation Graduating high school 1932 went NYU left 1937 BS aeronautical engineering business world Gordon variety companies over years aerospace aviation oriented Glenn L Martin start World War II soon joined US Navy spent three years uniform ending up JG After JohnsHopkins Laboratory ACF Industries Ryan Aircraft Asset Inc prolific writer contributing AirAdventurer maga zine Air Trails American Aircraft Modeler famous column Dope Can loyal following years Dan Pruss probably best known AMA members columnist covers soaring Model Aviation magazine Dan helped start League Silent Flight has also United States Team Manager several soaring world champ ionships including 19771979 1981 has directed dozens other contests several areas both local regional director SOAR Nationals assistance dkection Selection meets US Teams has invaluable has participation RC Soaring Subcommittee Chairman ternational meetings held annually Paris France keen contest flier has used knowledge help various manufacturers improve products has run own company manufacturing Nyrod-type con trol rods under brand label Su-Pr-Line 25 years Perhaps biggest contribution inspired keen desire put something back hobby has helping people through years has inspiration Madison WI Area Radio Control Society MARCS givingthem idea impetus inaugurate annual Soaring Sympo sium has grown best meetings nation Normally highly active visible person soaring scene Dan press time struggling regain health after months illness Previous inductees Hall Fame 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Jim Walker Frank Zaic Charles Grant 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 OC Randall 1974 Bill Brown WR Enyart Irwin Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Irwin GOhlssonCOWrightWalt Schroder Jim Kirkland Harold W John Alden 1976 Merrill Hamburg Henry Stuck Frank Ehling Harold deBolt Chester Lanzo 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Peter Sotich Ken Willard 1978 John Worth Leon Schulman ET Packard Phil Kraft Duke Fox 1979 John Clemens Claude McCul lough Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axelrod Kenneth Held EJ Lo renz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson LouAndrews Leroy Cox Ed Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Ed Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell Bassett Clarence Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Law rence Williams 104 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetlt C New Hampshire Rhode Islorrd ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6246 Rasociete Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06650 Richard Shermen 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinetor George WIlson 82 Frozier Way Marstons Mills MA 02646 Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers group eight started forming club late 1 978r chartered AMA 1979 club made up Radio Control pilots club has membership 33 growing year members ranging age 10 gen tleman early 70s Most mem bers sport fliers few pursuing Scale Quarter Scale pleased have membership such veteran members AMA Dick Sherman Lou Andrews Ormand Cote club located Lakes Region Area New Hampshire sev eral members out state spend summers area wish have place fly vacation members fortunate area affords pleasure flying year around whether pavement water snow regular flying site Laconia Airport Gilford NH Visitors welcome time guests requirement beAMA members New members always welcome annual dues very reasonable Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary A Leo Millette Wayne Richardson Del Drolet Lindon Browne Wings Spring first Wings Spring inter-club building contest held April 19 1986 Danbury CT Airport event sponsored Fairfield League Radio Controllers Contest Committee Chairman Dick Purdy sisted Co-Chairmen Lynn Odean Reed Kalisher Photo Dick Birdsall Air Show Teams several Air Show Teams throughout US sanc tioned AMA complete list see Model Aviation July 1986 page 99 District managed Jim Parker 17 WestMain St NianticCT06357 planning public relations event perhaps performance Air Show Team would order Ponderosa RC HAWKS FIy-a-Thon HAWKS held 3rd annual Fly-a-Thon May 18 1986 weather nearly perfect helped provide large spectator turnout club members distributed over 1000 brochures before hand event well publicized activities consisted demonstration fly ingSam Frey flying -scale J-3 Cub Scotty Buldoc Helicopter flying Don Krafft Pattern flying over thirty entrants provided considerable amount excellent RC flying spectators event well planned roads field well marked registration information sheet filled out provide information nouncer pilot flying aircraft description aircraft provided public aircraft safety inspected frequency control very good flying continued until about three oclock time VCR $5000 cash award ride Cessna 172 raffled off Also during day merchandise awarded fliers bya lucky number drawing Beautiful plaques given three fliers put demonstration flights Also plaque given Ernie La Chance did PA work intent Fly-a-Thon pro vide special day generate interest educate public provide relaxed atmosphere open flyingforall sizes RC aircraft goals well accom plished Thanks go RC HAWKS did planning hard work make day such success AMA TV Tapes have new movie Diamonds Sky available either 16mm VHS tape Also available new VHS AMA Tech tape topic Radio Frequencies gives very good display spectrum analyzer transmit ter antennas should separated should viewed anyone flies RC September 1986 105 uesi OT anow alrcraTT uee ee T DUllS DY George Woods Merle Bickford L Sam Frey Merle CD Fly-a-Thon Overall view visitors Wings Spring Show Some spectators models Fly-a-Thon Some Models display Fly-a Thon Safety inspection Model Ponderosa RC HAWKS Fly-a-Thon models spected radios ranges checked Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters Walt Colby charge frequency control control well thought out well enforced New Jersey 5 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney 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 Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts cannot too often nor too sincerely express heartfelt thanks deepest appreciation youindividually collectivelyfor warm encouraging cards letters phone calls telegrams gifts like have contributed mightily accelerated positive period con valescence Thank Thank Thank Museum Piece Thanks transportation facilities valued comradeship very good friends and super Soarers New Hyde Park NY RayJuschkusandJohn Clark managed attend todays edition second Annual Miniature Aviation Expo Cradle Aviation Museum located Mitchel Field Long Island NY As covered First Expo location considerable detail last year shall refer article September 1985 issue Model Aviation expanded coverage excellent events Again compliments such stalwarts Leo Spencer Hank Anholzer Eric Quick et al personal continuing efforts make fine model aircraft shows great PR boosters have proven same goes members various clubs involved such Nassau Fliers LI Cobras LISF etc thanks aft involved Long Short context refers need expressed some colleagues authorization expand length monthly VicePresidential reports magazine better fulfill what believe serious obligation conscientiously dis charge duties imposed upon vote ie keep well informed reporting discussing certain instances interpreting analyz ing problems issues appear require certain degree clarification publishers declare shall necessary eliminate four pages other material issue order provide VPs requested space estimate has inspired hostile comments disapproval some quarters running something like Imagine selfishness VPs wantingall space Boy sure going miss eliminated con struction articles accounts what goes Old-Tyme note special spell ing personalities favorite cow pas ture say Lets avoid such chaos adding four pages keepingeveryonehappywhileat same time producing biggerand better magazine advertising need shall pleased write less month want though hope Greetings Germany always delighted hear aeromodelers serv ing armed forces particularly communication emanates dedicated AVP Germany Thomas E Brown Tom has just sent us interesting reports concerning model avia tion AMA developments part world along dozen interesting photographs upon subjecttoo included single report shall share upon separate occa sions Tom tells us has retired US Air Force still serves civilian field engineer Spangahlem Air Base Germany complimentTom untir ing efforts promote model aeronautics best interests AMA Germany Tom informs us has already two clubs chartered working third Tom hopes double number AMA-chartered clubs end year Nice going Tom first photo shows Tom left astro-Hog right Jim Almassy prize winning Sky-Bolt 120 planes competed m~t Wittlich Cprmenv Pioneer Air Radio Control Squadron aka POA located Aviano Airbase Italy Continuing extra-territorial mode pleased recount receipt gratifying letter Mr Edward K John son President model airplane club above location requesting organization become chartered club AMA indeed highly pleased development have informed Mr Johnson copy letter recommen dation AMA Headquarters accomplished Back Cradle caption may con fuse what means merely since starting type particular report photo-finisher has provided several prints shots took Cradle Museum show other day would now like share following order wish feature smiling coun tenances two members Nassau Fliers worked diligently make showa success Leo Spenderand Hank Anholzer NJ iine Barons Radio Control Club position would highly irregular express degree whatsoever favor itism preference club over others captioned group NJ Pine Barons located area Maple Shade NJ 08052 would just have very near top listing active model airplane clubs AMA District 2 Its excellent newsletter edited capably club Secretary Ruth Taylor impres sive lackingoneofthosegimmickynames such Prop-Scars like yet its appeal fresh newsworthy title merely reads Newsletter NJ Pine Barons100% AMA Pilot Membership like column last month announced club scheduled Air-Show performance Ft Dix NJ May 10th proceeds thus received donated charity ie Deborah Hospital Fund amount $384 earned contri buted Hospital Fund Barons justly proud worthy efforts know must too Nice going Barons Gear Up Locked 106 Model Aviation next shot shows Jim Rice dIiU tire Buffalo won him free trip two Paris Ohio sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 column two months ago brought some response both verbal letter form vast majority indicating must pay whatever necessary maintain liability insurance coverage other portions insurance cover age injury ourselves theft model equipment etc etc generally conceded lesser importance particular interest letter Don Weidner insurance professional considerable background Don obtained copy insurance policy Reston touring headquarters museum has re viewed making some recommenda tions Although dont necessarily agree everything letter its interest ing concept presented someone knows insurance game lot better Don nice guy does hang around Bob Button recent visit Reston VA AMA Head quarters museum provided afternoon pure pleasure allowed opportunity obtain copy General Liability Policy have waiting examine policy myself either confirm dispel statements about surance sounded different what contained standard General Liability Policy used carriers applied business risks Published Insurance Services Office found although standard courttested wording used actual content quite different What interesting wording endorsements No9 No 10 dealing exclusions using words willful deliberate and/or negligent viola tion AMA safety code individual member chartered club will void cover age under policy word negligent got attention Used means failure use reasonable amount care message encourage everyone reexamine safety code see club stand expect have chance preserving reasonable premium must look selves insurance underwriter would see us fact look attempting code compliance have seen near accidents dangerous situations such sophisticated events Tangerine Mintlulip example deputy sheriff sitting motor cycle edge pavement runway using moving radar clock fan jet fly ing down runway 124 MPH some accidentallyturned orthere sudden electronic failure ghostly glitch scratch deputy point code compliance no guarantee something wont happen protection insurance coverage must kept proper order times As see heaven help guy partially never complies interview claims adjuster big buck claim would interesting About questions July issue MA insurance additional premiums needed just reduce premium burden members feel sanctioned event fees should substantially creased Since source creased risk carrier should also source fair share premium Another idea might reduction policy limits Check ing past loss history will no doubt reveal very few claims $500000 $1000000 class Most people uncomfortable say $500000 limit since rarely buy higher limit homeowners liability Plus its quite possible primary homeowners may addition AMA excess cover age netting pretty decent coverage other option might let members chartered clubs select de sired coverage would agents office Example AMA membership gets auto matic $150000 coverage equal retention members can select $500000 $1000000 additional premiums totaling perhaps $45 works members selecting increased coverage would collectively pay own premiums via AMA no cost AMA little math will tell would windfall forAMA say 50000 members about half paid additional average premium $10 Im sure can find carrier waving around half million bucks half current members covered Granted some big ifs administratively option course nothing premium increases will just pay Frankly current $241 annual liability coverage per individual member real bargain would double quadruple Id still feel its money well spent especially caused large bodily injury claim end Dons letter Another part column dealt 1987 dues structure surprised get no letters complaining about $4 dues crease got plenty complaining about free CD memberships being dropped replaced credit voucher system still like credit voucher system final vote next Nats well see comes out Joe Beshars mortgage depletion plan has resulted some substantial donations clubs including $100 Bellzville Flying Machine Society $250 Keystone Clippers RC club Its interesting note clubs have 27 45 members respectively about clubs run raffle auction simply dig deep help cause clubs Ohio West Virginia rest PA Wont match clubs own efforts months saying particularly appro priate read District 10 column regularly narrow mind has broad tongue PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South Birmingham AL 35206w 205 94-3396 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIG CLUBS BARN STORMERS Russell Davis 2929 East 6th Street Aptf02 TucsonA 85716--602 3254151 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BA RN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA w 916 485-1917h g 2163 COLORADODE V R AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewooda CO 80110303781-3579HIG H COUN TRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs CO 80909w 303 472-2350 h 03 CONNECTICUTR/C PROPBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357w 203 449-3471 h 203$ 7 39-5362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Deiray Beach FL 33444305 278-921 SUN BIRD AST oh n Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa L3361913 626-0079 ILLINOISCHICAGOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa Iark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 IOVlABLiCK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterfoo IA 5070i w 319 292-703 319 26-1 297CEDAR RAPIDS SKYHAW KS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 52402w 319 3654527 hJ3 19$ 366-0126GOLDEN KE RNE L Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 5101712 546-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Charlie Woll 920 Main Belle Plaine KS 67013 316 488-2920 MA4IANI-ENSTRI& OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 2d90230 1 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dw er 3267 Florence Road Woodbine M 1797 301 854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-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 5542361 269-5493 NEW YORKTHOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Corland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUND ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306 51 8 356-3028 w 518 37d-8240h NORT H CAROLINARALEIGH AERO MASTERS Robert Gaskins 11604 Blackhorse Run Road Raleigh NC 2761 2w 919 549-7687 h9 19$ 847-4516 OHIOBUCKEYE ERO SQUADRON AST Bill Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 4540951 3 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Bert Luchte 4450 Carver Woods DrIve Lincin nati oh 45242 513 891-21 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 X 18634717735-4609FLYING DU10CHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Reading PA 19602 215 372-5846 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfx VA 2030w 202 634-7218 WAIING1ONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spoiane WA 9920w 509 456-235 h09 484-5631 NO RTHWEST R/d FLIGHT DE MO TEAM George Anderson 12402 105th Avenue North east Kirki 823-8173 and WA 98034206 September1986 107 Oslawar rict Columbia lood h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crspin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwuod Dr Ciarlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice PresIdents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancoia 466 ChinQuapin Tr Christianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE ioaoo Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vocobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 486-5986 limonium Maryland Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show held 31 May 1 June 1986 year ago said thought show good potential success feeling stronger after being past weekend number booths about double year attendance up consider ably small problem bus arrangement flying site Saturday evening group out watching flying also much larger would like think vendors will attend next year plenty room atmos phere great organizers treat onevendors spectatorsin out standing manner missed year sure attend 1987 thing about Timonium surethere ample room expansion crowding finds older established shows may much benefit from.showing during flying season people much speculating what buy next year rather what can get air summer AMA represented display service members response excellent kept everyone busy two days Bob Underwood Technical Director Joyce Hager Executive Coor dinator worlds experts launching whistling helicopters say have never seen Check head quarters see about buying couple dozen Award Excellence privilege presenting AMA Award Excellence Capital Area Soaring Association presentation took place beginning Sugarloaf Classic Cross Country contest CASA old organization field soaring have made name themselves Among accomplishments contributions has ability have hold number flying sites noteworthy sites monthly meets sugarland meets Manassas Battlefield Park National Geogra phic grounds leave out cross country course takes lot effort part members active hold positions regional soaring group ESL national level LSF association has grown few members left DCRC form CASA over hundred today making larger soaring groups country Members CASA fore front promoting soaring bringing newcomers includingiuniors sport CASA membership restricted Washington area Members live widely separated areas joined competitive yet friendly spirit association ability hold flying sites activ ity itself outstanding achievement photo below shows Steve Sober CASA Coordinator accepting Award Excellence behalf members symbol Sugarloaf Classic may seen background Charlie Wells CD Don Clark came up souvenir teams Cross Country etched sandblasting Sugarloaf symbol Onto glass mugs Very nice Beginners Contest RC Friends Club decided hold something bit different very first sanctioned contest club decided host Pattern con test contest Novice Sportsman classes feeling perhaps would get some new blood circuit exposing pressures advanced contest No inferiority complex no Master fliers air also first contest new CD District Howard Bizzell Queenstown MD word District IV AVP Bob Babura turnout good seemed enjoy encour agement should see people outon circuit picture Bob shows Mertz did get first name receiving first place trophy Sportsman Other Stops few weeks ago down eastern North Carolina family matter able stop field Sanford short visit activity early particular Sunday morninga Giant Scale Fun Fly event spon sored Sanford MAC antici pated will annual event event operated under AMA IMAA safety rules Participation points up fact membership comes walks also says something case about model fitting flier fliers Dee Hardison defensive end Giantsbig man big plane Another stop Hampton Vir ginia home site Southeastern Virginia RC Group also have appreciation group whenever visit club flies relatively close residential area yet through care excellent public relations has outstanding relationship community car track operated part complex city property goes long way toward preventing frequency problems between land air vehicles have notice first two clubs send contributions Mortgage De pletion Fund Chesapeake Bay RC Club $500 Greensboro Radio Aero Modelers Club $100AbigThank both clubs hope will see youclubs individuals take part extremely worthwhile cause Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe payonlyforthetime spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 10 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages toJohn Grigg 765662373 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis McGinnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 10 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL 1 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 700 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt atAMA HQ youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 7002024 V WV WV WV WV W 108 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi la Rico V South Carolina oss. DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee 0 N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delroy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moormon 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey BrookCircle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairaton Rd #36 Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency coordInator Burnis Fields P0 Boa 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 first report following ap pointment fill Bill Mathews term follow ing resignation Its interesting transition would like thank took time welcome board dropping line calling appreciate communication whether its just note say hello report local activities request help problem District 5 AMAers would like say office provide service much will depend well communicate urge take advantage link execu tive council AMA headquarters few weeks Ive office have already seen misdirected requests have resulted lost time frustrating results could have prevented call to determine proper se quence action Thats phone numbers head column Since District 5 covers large area district has associate vice presidents place writing also listed may find AVP locality have agreed assist District Vice President execution duties please use services well Now lets talk about frequency control Air Foiler Club has longstanding rule says dont trust anyone check make sure no flying fre quency before turn club frequency control system operation have lost favorite flying machine because someone thought frequency know distrust frequency control systems came Air Foilers case few weeks ago newcomer thought radio just purchased channel 54 channel 54 flag After shooting down another flier check data log set indicated channel 56 So question does practice frequency control effectively Air Foilers still trying make classic approach work limited success know clubs have developed control systems workwell clubs have success particular approach will send description system will distri bute information District 5 news letter subject frequency con trol discussion Burnie Fields District 5 frequency coordinator indicates no serious problem District 5 except national problem car boat folks using aircraft radio frequencies Most transgressions Ive seen airplane drivers using aircraft radios cars boats shame doubt things really good Again Burnies job help interference problems help track down sources eliminate least publicize existence frequencies involved end district has scanner equipment help identifying such interference equipment avail able contacting Burnie using address phone number head column availability flying sites remains biggest problem country reading newsletters Districts appears no exception Looks like club has some sort problem flying sites Either about lose site have acquired new have some problem suit ability think problem has model hobby since Free Flight days before World War II since gas engine came scene noise possi bility damage surrounding property liability insurance personal safety grew importance models became powerful heavier faster factors tend increase visibility model flying non-modeling public Therefore like acquisition retention flying site generally volves public relationssomething modelers good would like involved often very successful Such effort often involves selling public official use park ex-landfill some cases just use private property municipality complaints nearby residents help aspect problem AMA has public relations department headed Mr Geoffrey Styles has very active program designed help flying site problem encourage club have PR program objec tive improving image com munity live fly review newsletters indicates clubs District 5 already put lot effort such program reports mall shows flying demonstrations air show teams beginner programs school support pro grams flight training efforts salute plan execute such programs bound help flying site problem arises already have problems Geoff can provide advice films brochures impor tant cases AMA backing local club program type re cently conducted District 10 good success am firm believer having group Washington wont help much itself have bring expertise local level think AMA needs involved directly such efforts negotiation local officials flying site acquisition retention practical expertise legal technical angles involved should major asset club organiza tion negotiation public officials Let first warn AMA headquarters cant carry whole ball game flying site local entity club seeking use organization will neighbor com munity involved ones have live up regulations imposed maintain muffler rule clean up area assume responsibility liability insurance short run field professionally Take heart thinkthese hard words really gives club feeling accomplishment pride surmount such problems illustrate club Coffee Air Foilers Tullahoma TN have blessed provision flying site US Air Force last 28 years flanked golf course growing community its problems noise suppression control field access Most field maintenance provided Air Force Gramm-Rudman Act burst upon scene result no money main tenance Club has since assumed responsibility have built new sun shade club money sweat re worked runway laid out built lot control parking talking about new better improvements important guys know other bet ter have new respect clubs talents capabilities feeling pride accomplishment shows up thing club does Believe adversity stuff heroes made Congratulations Bill Jenkinshe now holds free flight field Category Ill gas engine classes Ill bet thats first As knowJoe Beshars campaign retire AMA mortgage full swing RAMMs Montgomery AL commended prompt response $500 60 members words way wipe out debt September 1986 109 Action Air Poller SprIng Soaring Con test Dick Renakers readyto launch Ken Daniels mans wrench Photo Kendal McDonald Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents cal Ettel #3 castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owenoboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyera 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William 0 Snasley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oskoreat Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 month able attend couple model airplane events planned attend weather caught see trips ahead year funds holding up well thats travel District 6 Mint Julep Scale contest saw lot good flying usual like go catch up whats latest world Scale also use catch up latest gossip talked some old friends met some new ones Now makes trip worth weather held off could attend banquet Mint Julep saw device designed Dennis Tierney Isotopes Owensboro KY will beep you take pin board since will cause third order intermodulation deserves further study because its such simple device could possibly pay itself saved models may have Model Aviation soon us see Its pretty nifty first picture month presenting Superior Service award Dale Arvin Dale has spent years working us local level well national level big push has Scale efforts have helped make Scale norm area instead exception member Southern Indiana RC Mod elers seem very proud him So am Thanks Dale What good would Dale Arvin bewithouta first class club support efforts say would have faired well lam happyto say next picture Bill Ledbetter president Southern Indiana RC Mod elers receiving Award Excellence club club has done much work push Scale etc area have worked Dale Scale team trials well giving active support local clubs activities know well because Mint Julep Scale contest biggy well-deserved award award excellent club second trip Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY Louisville RC Clubs first four stroke rally turnout small did stop great flying suspect will turn yearly event Louisville area certainly hope Fourstroking such pleasant change pace have appointed new AVP sawa need St Louis area knows area clubs well Ray Meyers has moved recently Id like him con tinue coverage old territory now have appointed Cal Ettel Got problems fpr him Let him know Got friend has money knows what Joe Beshar suggests talk him out some good cause need deplete mortgage would like see gone good saw dues increase voted year place 1987 mortgage lot need money Should let happen Lets pay off Joe Beshar approached Aircraft Owners& Pilots Association get some help mortgage fund raising told us will get some advertising support heard wrote AOPA since am member John Baker AO PA president replied stated help way John told modeler waybackand currentlyflies Old Timers mostly may get some real support AOPA members since Im sure us AOPA also modelers full size guys want help ought willing put out main effort Radio Control Club Cbicago started donating twenty-five dollars Michael Blaugher needs info private government-owned aircraft museums needs locations places air planes have converted restaurants etc would also like locations towers factories used during WWII Hewill put together pamphlet may bit useful us hope pamphlet big enough Write Michael Blaugherat 124 East Foster Parkway Fort Wayne Indiana 46806 Call him 219-744-1020 got call Lila Dick Stamm Grandview MO remember Dick Hes 60-year-old modelers puts us shame flying year long Yea flies its cold out Anyway Lila just tell about neat contest have just witnessed Ill try recap some students Western Michigan State University decided put together model airplane contest Society Automotive Engineers sponsored Kansas City Radio Control Association help models original designs would cargo carrying use same size brand engines designs checked out safety rules etc contest teams decide weight advance flight contest officials would weigh out amount cargo attempt would made According sources Dick Lila part great left out lot details Im sure get idea blast made very entertaining day nine teams heat battle Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Montreal PQ Academy Aeronautics Flushing NY University Waterloo Water loo Ont University Iowa Iowa City IA Central State University Warrensburg MO Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI Concordia University Montreal PQ Wayne State University Detroit Ml University Missouri Columbia MO winning school University Mis souri really believe winners story got Dick Lila received note Dean Owen Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead KY has spent past year teaching Europe visiting Professor Boston University has given him chance some aeromodeling Europeans has gotten soaring electrics European style loves get impression very impressed waythey things areas know soaring electric fliers know what mean Since Ive known Dean few years know takes lot flip bits like apparently has Im sure will hear wonderful stories him re turns way also builds flies full-size aircraft Ive about decided its tough nails fill up page could use help get full use know dont want full page stuck mayaswell getourmoneysworth Send some good stuff will glad add column No dont want contest schedule Thats back thing other good stuff fine said lets go flying Enough now.. 110 Model Aviation Low AMA number still tuBal beautitul RC Grumman Widgeon model belongs IrwIn Ohlsson AMA President number tour 1943-1946 still actIve Note fIrst 100 AMA numbers re served Presidentsto get have get elected Iowa S Michigan 5 Minnosota s Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472152 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2825 E Shorewoad Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohrlng 4494Tangiewoad Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoque WI 64548 district has shorter flying season others sure nice get out flying starts have work ing bugs out full-sized Pattern Calypso charging set up necessary Honda generator really causes disbelief What have learned far keep light 51 ounces Ni-Cads need help expect get new model down 8 pounds less have great performing combination friend Tim Bissell gave auto license plate Future Electric has dual interpretation future growing AMA very exciting future flying power sorry guys electrifying have two Electric FlyIns already year Union Lake Ann Arbor both having interested specta tors would place electric power technology par what radios late SOs However technology advancing much faster now power systems proving very practical month shall visiting Mil waukee area Russell Knetzger has organized mini district meeting same time Circiemasters Stunt Clinic gaining popularity am looking forward including flash visits some local fields see action Later month have invited Flint area help evaluate flying field layout Safety insurance tied closely together amidst flood newsletters can detect increase insistence following safety rules repeat request including phone number newsletters really helps new FAI Team Selection Committee Member Larry Phillips Rochester Ml Larry has flown Pattern ever since have known him Master Class events extremely noise safety conscious has done tremendous research acquisition flying fields Speaking noise. need ideas noise reduction hardware Sound Committee planning issue booklet part collect practical ideas immediate start problem manufacturers catch up U FO group has several slipover muffler additions very practical efficient Send idea will reward free patch AMA supplies have another request con cerning present AMA awards committee looking need make meaningful thoughts toward special patches certificates group individual can awarded different levels appropriate reasons award given Pass thoughts please decision look free member ship Contest Directors other ficials has brought several letters mail comments CompuServe fall 50-50 lam uncertain correct move reason proposal CDs often fail complete paperwork pay lousy insurance situation need tighten paperwork accuracy its timing hold district conference CIS first Wednesday month starting 10 pm EST time allows attend clubs meeting Last month several district members line President Grigg too dealt several questions redirected him Try make next gives instant replies questions access officers going problem near future due increasing numbers similar events crowding calendar makes good sense attend district association meetings early year help coordi nate contests have run Eastern section know now least three associations district doing great job Make point attend local meeting popular model shows Greater Michigan Model Show Ex position run Indian City held during summer seems attract modelers year although event during flying season year will bethe8thannualshowand twill beheldat Yack Arena Wyandotte August 16th 17th shall doing Trans mitter checking AMA Frequency Committee Bring Txs District Roundup newsletters pipeline activities thoughts read through circle items interest use section column news letter editor important officers club being nerve center distributes information mem bers Stand up applaud him next meeting wouldnt have known about hadnt sent news read requests items put National Newsletter helps thousand Attaboys guys Safety becoming regular section productionsDavidson Aviator Red River RIC MARCS Sparks Loonletter Flare-out have section Keep up guys Note latter also ran Tx frequency check John Benson also logs onto CIS regularly 0 goofed last month Larry Gordon did get first Toledo third plane S Stillwater Flyers production called Sodbuster News conjures up vi sions ways bust sod . very neat computer-aided newsletter notice editors have programs permit great graphics dual column format lets get info pass along 0 Dumb Stunt Month Award went Dave Burns unique way retrieving model lofty tree. Wonder learned John Worth Ho Hum 0 last Clippings Grassfield R/C have new field opened Fun Fly Feed S Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society splitting entry fees donating half MD 0 Ribcrackers cannot find suitable field annual MD Fly will pass year have contacted Oakland Community College run summer class RC vacationing school children get decent fee too S Three Rivers Aces have bowling team won two first places leagues knowthere RC bowling ball available . Hmmm 0 Another club sorting out field rules SHARKS provide different wind directions looks safe S about Fly Swapper Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have later June 0 Another community helping club Winnebago Flyers Oshkosh helping run EAAKids Kites Familyand Flights contest 0 Hey Big Daddy Man. dig real kool . contributor Marshailtown Flyer Note Man Iowas column Man districts other Davidson Club Hilltop pers have asked members have Gene Pastori relate trials tribulations obtaining CD cert quite chapter events 0 Valley Aero Modelers have formed own Sound Level Committee sending data us thanks guys Remember noise sound problem lly Lakeland Flight Lines have printed out matrix frequencies usable around part Milwaukee Association thats another reason club part groups Battle Creek Forgotten September 1986 111 Pete Marie Bergstroms getaway car decoration O51OT0flUW j- ug oy Lee nuuurlaofl 01 Cloud MN Left Right Jim Olsonpast president Granite City RIC Dick Evensonco-ordina tor Granite City RIC Al Burkewright County R/Clooklng Arkansas siana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Majo Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 commerce Pleaoanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmos 814W Centerville #125 GarlandTX 75041 Overheard Samuel-East Model Fly ing Field Dallas Stunt flying damned dont think Id fly like knew what doing another fellow felt very sorry because simply good builder certainly good flier top also seemed have lots bad luck Finally good friend asked ever considered giving up modeling Heavens no would please wife too much dont think could stand see happy As must realize enjoy sharing little chuckles modeling Today customers WWII Scale model fan came announce just bought mint-condition vintage Mustang automobile said gotten personalized license plates Wanta guess whatthey say courseP-51 clever dang Good advice newsletter Collins RC Club Dallas area comes newsletter editor Bob Condit mentions Collins RC president Ralph Fundoots talked club about AMA insurance stressing insurance effective plane marked accordance AMA guidelines plead innocent knowing what guidelines look up AMA Rule Book got member ship card youve misplaced ask some careful modelers around Ralph Fundoots passed out some AMA stickers fulfill insurance common sense requirements properly filled out used further encourage proper flying Fundoots also appointed club safety officer Don Shuhart have admire folks determined things right quote District 8 newsletters reminds compliment newsletter editors thankless job AMA membership just takes effort granted Believe newsletter network really important things holdingtogether moving-forward Acad emy Model Aeronautics nervous system nationwide organization like AMA its communication know what other guy doing enjoying important solving problems am especially sensitive ability talk another because notwithstanding modeling photography sports auto racing art other inter ests guess main interest hobby communications fact greatest development expansion club newsletter network en couragement AMA President present beautiful form AMA maga zine Model Aviation voted president has since devel oped its present proud form main publisher Carl Wheeley Another communications step forward take great pride having encouraged thousands prideful jacket patches enjoy Please realize communicative devices letting us know other guy does flying might no advanced skipping rock across pond Reading back across what have just written mess words simply say God bless newsletter editors since newsletters magazine come through mail have hugged letter-carrier lately Personally try set good example offering column about 2500 words month often hard meet deadlines hard guess make better informed enthusiastic about aeromodeling sure try Ive writing like over 15 years think would wonderful AMA Executive Council might also consider would required come up column like month written cleverly informatively ac ceptably Please let make point again God bless newsletter editors other writers mod eling would nearly much fun Still subject newsletters some times best intentions will go astray have before newsletter no heading no club name no officer list editors name no addresses phone num bers no return address shame much effort twenty-two cent stamp spent dont know credit editors need look offering see getting proper credit someone could contact wished Still another oversight occurs beauti fully put together newsletter nearby promotes myJ une 1st District VII meet ing newsletter dated June 5th postmarked June 7th can see above two examples getting news letterjust right aint easy sure thank encourage newsletter editors help out articles other con tributions Last month assured ControlLine alive active month let mention although Radio-Control gets publicity attention Free-Flight aeromodeling also alive much fun educational ever Strong evidence great newsletter get Norman OK called Okie Flyer news sheet about eight pages published Bill Baker eight times year Free-Flight buff will send eight issues measily $5 Write him 1902 Peter Pan Street Norman OK 73072 Whoever wrote RoadAgain article No 14 issue Okie Flyer has great sense humor add great newsletter Before forget have kissed starting battery rubberbands wife lately might think re verse priority Feedback newsletter Houston Radio Control Club got such kick out article Art Crashing appeared part Bobs June news letter wanted sure credit writer properly After title simply says Bill Brown Bob didnt know Bill Brown isthe article given him Houston RC club president Kirby jorgensen said hed find out let know Meanwhile first partof article terrific Im looking forward reading youd like benefit fine article Art Crashing might offer exchange newsletters Bob Address Bob Schneider 10419 Hazelhurst Houston TX 77043 phone 714-465-8108 same area Bill Bradley edits Plane Facts Northwest Houston RC Club May issue under new busi ness Fred Massey decided time quit messingaround get some waterfor new sprinkler system Fred got bids well diggers inspected generator units set up financing bank guaranteed note Freds proposal Water well drilled 250 ft find fresh water have salt water above Install stainless steel filtered electric pump An Onan 12kw 50A diesel Genera tor skid installed working cost club $1500 down $196 per month five years motion made seconded passed have Fred handle Later newsletter Fred Massey got done water well man wanted test pump next day after well settled overnight Next day dis covered generator about $5000 worth well digging equipment disap peared Somehow good ole Fred acquired second generator unit sunk conceteAt latest reportthe newwaterwell pump generator working fine now sprinkler heads need exchanged another type Summary just cant stop modelers cost money effort Congrats Fred Massey Northwest Houston RC Club sure seat belt fastened gotta land 112 Model Aviation Margaret Dolly Wischer honored 1986 RC Expo hosted Toledo Weak Signals club presentation Legion Honor award AMA President John Grigg Dolly received award recognition years financial con tribution mostly through sale teddy bear dolls made herself pro ceeds donated AMA projects such Building Fund Scale Teams Colorado as S Nebraska h Dakota 0 nrh flokota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1807 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 62602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 86208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta SiBS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 News around District IXKansas Rege Hall reports theApril contest hosted Hugston SkyKnights enjoyed 53 con testants six states total hundred seven planes Way go Hugston SkyKnights Wyoming AVP Gene Corson shares following reports Sweetwater Aeromod elers Rock Springs WY enjoyed second annual fun fly number events banquet entrants families Wes Fife indicated Gene Corson improvements fine runway facili ties planned thatAugust 1986 will probably see another great contest Rock Springs Watch contest calendar new pit area Rock Springs WY Gene also reports Casper Airmodelers held 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In May24 25 entries came Utah Colorado Nebraska Montana California total 54 fliers approximately 100 air planes present take part flying banquet Saturday night just have very enjoyable weekend total entries Static Scale event jumbo Fly-In ten Noal Hess Salt Lake City 1St place winner 2nd place went Ron Compton Denver 3rd place went Dean Sadler also Denver Peoples Choice Award went Al Langford Littleton CO Al flyingan Ospray Biplane named Air Hog Miss Piggy pilot Kermit Frog wing walker great hit crowd especially kids Casper Airmodelers would like thank trophy sponsors merchan dise sponsors fro helping make 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly-In great success Nebraska AVP Frank Clark shares April mall show put Beatrice Tender Props success voting non-modelers netted results following picture Left Best Scale/Show Lonnie Can son Best Pattern Frank Clarke Best Bipe/Finish Gary Orth Best Sport Barry Radenbaugh North Dakota Grant Schmidt reports First Annual Mall Show Buffalo City RC Squadron Jamestown ND last March 34 planes entered three classes DIus DeooIes choice award Colorado David Ramsay reports out SAM No1 March Sparky Fun FlyA total 20 Sparkys drawn out Rocky Mountain woodwork representing three clubs two states Keep landing soft intentional Hope summer going well See Nats District VIIIs Lake Charles LA SPECIAL OFFER SUBSCRIPTION TO AMERICAN SPACEMODELING Model rocketry $13 for 12 monthly issues normal cost$1 5 official publication National Association Rock etry NAR contains news including contest calendar model rocketry activities plans model rockets helpful hints techniques other details space age form modeling Send $13 check money order no cash please made payable AMA along name address AMA-NAR Subscription Offer 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Sites Seminar Cont pg 99 what needs what AMA could to help what AMA could what clubs have done help themselves David Peltz acted moderator day-long program Geoffrey Styles AMA Public Relations Director spoke experience day-to-day involvement problems successes flying sites Several guest speakers Cali fornia spoke about public relations activities have helped gain visi bility areas have resulted fly ing sites and/or recognition sport Success stories tales woe input public official Riverside CA use AMA filmA Plane Place Perfect Dayprovided rewarding session David Peltz supplied slide presentation give people inside view National Canter Aeromodeling Reston first glimpse people received national headquarters combi nation talks visual materials well received attendees special guest Barbara Renaud President Airtronics Barbara kind enough address audience short time give manufacturers view point conclusion meeting verdict unanimous meeting extremely useful time well spent sort thing should done often places So look out AMAers Plans going made District Vice President will developing list interested people help him have similar program area Lend hand Lets work keep important aspect club operations movethe flying site September 1986 113 1st PatternDirty Birdy Ken Roeber Jamestown 1st ScaleSteve Mass Valley City Cita tion jet Al L5flTOYd winner Peoples Choice Did ever see Gooder line up Good Ole Boys Standing D Lund B Warren J Lange M FIelds L Payne B Layne B Etherlngton J Berrymnan 0 Guest K Nordensen Kneeling D Ramsey W Leiper R Norstog Groshelder Arizona 0 Calilarnia e Hawaii C Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94698 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orangenale CA95862 MIke Lee 282 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 JIm Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlola Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 EhIlanI St Pukalanl Maul HI 98788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula VIsta CA 92011 Jon Zeislof 5411 October Way West Valley City UT84120 Frequency Coordinator George SteIner 2238 Rogue RIver Dr Sacramento CA 95828 Phone 918 382-1982 Putting Money Mouth IVe accused Mr Grigg perpetuating F3B matter Ive insisted isnt true put money mouth May 26 1986 sent letter John Grigg John Worth Jeremiah Court ney AMAs attorney proposed Mr Grigg both sign written agree ment end future actions writings discussions what often referred F3B matter Mr Courtney drew up agreement calling joint Stipulation After receiv ing willing sign its original state Mr Grigg offered voluntarily withdraw August column prior its publication because dealt F3B matter response Mr Griggs column same subject Mr Grigg refused withdraw F3B writings same issue Mr Grigg first wanted change agree ment publish August column Further myAugust column also published quest always have last word demanded yet another oppor tunity rebut September Mr Grigg offered publish August column essentially same F3B words appeared elsewhere magazine Under Mr Griggs proposal past would selfserving version course would no rebuttal allowed chain events should obvious really perpetuating F3B matter Mr Grigg always wants fire first last cannon shots refuses immediately stop discussions writings etc form Ive proposed immedi ate total stoppage Mr Grigg has have mailed AMA HQ copy Mr Courtneys Joint Stipulation signed takes effect Mr Grigg signs Ive put money mouth will Mr Grigg likewise will continue never-ending questto havethe final word everything anyone doubts above sequence events happened exactly stated herein please contact John Worth AMA HQ Although has lot important things to keep AMA organization running smoothly Im sure hell take time verify what Ive said 100% true Aeromodeling Fun occasional has sles develop within AMA standard cop out seems be. drop aeromodeling supposed fun . agree aero modeling fun order fun continue someone has watch store learned very early life took summer job very popular resort hotel place fun resorts guests same time hard serious work hotel staff job see guests continued have fun No told hotels food buyer scream about shipment bad meat arrived day No told pool staff should relax have fun though bottom pool dirty similarities AMA great bulk general membership organization strictly fun does mean serious matters should swept aside because fun think AMA great organization certainly largest successful organization its type anywhere world have also mature enough realize no organization cluding AMA 100% perfect Some AMAs imperfections easy fix because like motherhood apple pieno against Speed ing upthe membership renewal process example such issue No AMA member would object getting new AMA card earlier Other issues AMAs imperfections universally looked upon someone doesntaddress ever supposed fixed opinion some AMAs leaders take what refer safe route never get involved controversy never seem bring items up Executive Council meetings Theyre always background never making waves Check out minutes past Council meetings Youll easily see movers shak ers does VP stand know Does ever tell person refuses take stand issues true leader true never take strong stand position matter very few people will get angry exceptions will expect accomplish some thing during term office take strong stands multitude AMA matters Ive discussed column mail has come response supports position huge margin much 251 some matters Thats continue use column discuss AMA matters use just list District 10 happenings So far mail Ive received overwhelmingly approves forum format ever tell thats what want Ill change column format Until Ill continue address issues imperfections need ad dress certain problems subject matter bound controversial times will can will twist around try convince am out destroy AMA Believe nothing further truth Aeromodeling will remain fun long someone around deal prob lems confront sport day Flying Site Seminar February pro posed Council AMA should go Out conduct Flying Site Seminars means better educating membership first District 10 doubt will last am firm believer fact nothing absolutely nothing im portant AMA full-time mature professional effort keep sport losing its flying sites Just cant play golf golf course cant go boating water sport needs land use AMAs budget does reflect need Nor does AMAs actual activities spend lots time energy money producing magazine attending aeromodeling trade shows putting Nats year performing wide variety desired member services opinion prob lem activities priorities aimed ourselves activities expenditures very little actually increase nationwide awareness aeromodeling outside own little world fact AMA spends far money talking its own members does talking outside world result obvious very few people other selves know exist As result lose land better job stating case well known person USA does know what Little League Boy Scouts about National Rifle Association Theres group real hard product sell fan tastic job dont P/R Public Relations budget better No organization has ever gotten known nationwide talking primarily itself really believe can first history lack exposure fine points brought out AMAs first Flying Site Seminar held out Cali fornia May 17th seminar huge success Much credit success goes Barbara Re naud Betty Stream Geoff Styles AMAs Directorof Public Relationsand speak ers Frank Smith Joint Military R/C Flyers Bob Sumowski Antelope ValleyTailwinds Tom McNichols Orange Coast R/C Club Dick Smith Yorba Linda Sailplane SCAM PS Century Flyers Chuck Beeman Inland Em pire Clyde Reed Riverside Parks & Recreation Commission representa tive Mayor City Riverside California Abe Brown seminar well attended about 85 people 36 different clubs abouta 150-mile radius LA John Grigg flew out wayfrom NewYork attend really important outcome seminar everyone went away feeling learned something impor tant about getting keeping flying sites recorded itall 41/2 hours videotape Some flying site problems should contact Doug Pratt AMA Headquarters see can arrange somehow get copy view Its slightly longer some bad movies Ive seen very worthwhile investment time Keep letters coming theyre fan tastic 114 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Asaoclate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 WIlder ID 63676 Gary Fuller 3050 Rlverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4050 Fourth Ave N. Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mulleno 15559 PalatIne Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickoburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklirte P0 Box 623 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 08052 Prequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 781-5103 As have said before nicest people know modelers As happens nicest whole group Don McClave Don has done manythings quietly enhance hobby know him know quick help way can read about tragedy Mt Hood might know young people group Dons daughter Susan hearts have gone out Don family because loss As memorial Susan District XI Control Line fliers started scholarship fund NW Regionals would like contri bute please send Dave Mullens add ress top column mark Susan McClave Scholarship Fund Thank 15th Annual NW Control Line Champs took place during beautiful weekend Eugene wee bit hot got first good burns season hid out under hat shade could locate competition just hot some 74 contestants show ing up very large entry 14 balloon bust getting popu lar year may take over Precision Aerobatics 24 entries Carrier whole bundle busy continually seemed Combat down bit entries lots action area too light Scale seems no Scale builders out rumor has CL Scale may dropped because almost total lack interest seems like real shame Back Stunt circle two world-class fliers doing thing members both Canadian American FAI Precision Aerobatic teams attendance fact has always international meet strong Canadian participation Recent word site will NOT lost should NW Champs See next year Sky Knights put another Spring Opener Sea Plane event fantastic OMAS site near Banks Last year little cold year just right Unlike other water-based events might read about magazines contest Although high keyed does re quire able maneuvers both water air Most pretty simple wish could throw time factor can get hairy note Jerry Holcombs new design managed 360 water less its own length Imagine taxi about 2 meters snap turn taxi out leaving water Later Jerry showed us plane wanted U-Boat will dry out eventually OMAS bunch will undoubtedly have annual two-day bash towards 23rd/24th day usually flying kinds aircraft other Big Birds Its fine get-together enjoyable whether fly just spectate Farra gut Fliers have Big Bird Bash scheduled August 2/3 Farragut Park Boeing Hawks have Fly-In scheduled August 17 Kent number Fun-Flies sche dule Kitsap ARCS 2/3rd RAMS Electric Fun-Fly 2nd starting month Hogs Hollar 9/10th MARC RC Fun-Fly 23rd 30/31 st Farragut Fliers will host 3rd International Float Fun-Fly Sand Point September 6/7 has ROCs Four Stroke Fly-In SRAC will hold Electric Fly-In 7th Also 7th Salem RC Pilots Keizer RC Association will hold NW RC Big Bird Fly-In Gervais OR Sky Knights have moved date September Sea Plane contest September 7 Vancouver MARC will have Four Stroke Fun-Fly 13th Special note made Old-Timers Fun-Fly put bythe MRRCS near Puyallup order fly contest have able prove least 50 years old has nothing old design model last couple years event has held October concern comfort old folks has led change warmer day So qualify dont mind gentle action wend way MRRCS field September 14 food should worth trip Soaring types will find much spend time doing Belair Fliers will host soaring meet Bellingham 9/10th August Great Falls Soaring Society will hold two-day meet Great Falls 16/1 7th same weekend PASS has Thermal Search 86 Blue Lake Park east Portland 23/24th Eugene Glider Guiders present Glider Guider Soar ing somewhere near Eugene same weekend will glider meet Calgary dont know whos putting 30/31st Inland Empire Soaring Society holds North Idaho Soar ing Champs Moscow After two week lull soaring wars NWSS Tourna ment will September 13/14 Richland much racing going Hawks have F-500 3rd August Kent next event seems PROPS-spon sored F-i QM FAI meet Monroe 23/24th August Hawks have F-500 racing Kent 31st September Helena Flying Tigers will hold Fall Racing Meet Helena dont know what classes Id surprised werent flying Jemco class though along what else Big Sky RC holding Scale meet part two day Pattern/Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th August Im sure both events flown both days check Glen Mischke Next RCFCBC meet Boundary Bay 16/17th 6f August 17th BARONs Spokane will host 13th Annual Scale Meet Deer Park As recall open types scale aircraft can always write Bruce Nelson info Idaho Scale Squadron has meet Ontario OR 23/24th August Al Culver will have straight skinny After several years relative quiet Pattern wars seem heating up Oly Redo Harks main proponent Sport Aerobatics Thats schedule identical full-scale aerobatics flown Scale aircraft Hawks will have contest 27th July Kent have demonstrated art several contests other-directed fly-ins Rogue Eagles have Sport Aerobatic Bash scheduled 16/17th August White City Im sure whether same kind contest Check out calendar As previously mentioned Big Sky RC Club will hold Pattern Scale meet Great Falls 9/10th 16/17th Tn-Cities Modelers holding Fun-In-The-Sun Pattern contest Finley WA Rogue Eagles host Fall Rogue Eagles Pattern Meet 13/14th September White City Valley Aero Modelers will have Pattern meet 20/21st September Bens Strip near Zillah Called Valley Flyers Pattern classes will flown interested helicopters Boeing Hawks plan Hawks Helicopter Extravaganza Kent 14th Sep tember Free Flight action includes NWFF Champs Parkers Field AAA meet category 2 starts 9 am 16th August find field take Corvallis/Lebanon exit I-S head east towards LebanonT will signs will turning south right either first second major road crossing too far freeway go south couple miles looking second major road crossing lookofftothe leftyouwill probablysee assembled group will signs As remember actual turnoff field well marked alert will potluck barbecue Grells farm Saturday 7pm contest will resume 9 am Sunday flyoffs 1 pm kinds events enter 1/2 A BCD Gas P-30 Coupe/A-i HL Glider Scale Nostal gia I/Il Bob Stalick CD should fine meet Septem ber Silents Please Old Timers Champs will flown 13/14th same site Parkers Field also Category 2 AAA meet times about same NWFF meet No barbecue will Annual MECA Collectogether Tan gent School Saturday night will 15th Annual Willamette Modelers Col lecto will run 630 10pm interested old planes engines cars 30s through about 1965 will place Id like bring up date CL happenings havent got latest schedule suggest subscribe Flying Lines keep up what happening some rest country lead time quite long lately besides youd supporting best all-around Control Line newsletter Write Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 aware though Washington State Champs known Raider Round-Up must just around corner probably first second week September Happy Flying September 1986 115 U Silver Basics Models kept light designing lightest construction possible beefing up areas undergo severe strain Last month ended up discussing special need Flying Scale models keep tail light ran out space before giving example tail-heaviness common beginner Tail-heaviness such problem beginners want include it. Shifting Flyirg Scale models door Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane models can make same observation beginners very happy have built such model down its mini mum required weight 31 g believe can compete less experts lo behold cant get models fly Most likely because build thetail boom fin stabilizer too heavy way really overcome course go home build new lighter tail flying site however tail-heaviness can rectified adding clay nose order bring balance point forward belongs extra non-profitable weight nose naturallputs model disadvantage experts least will now fly So thing to keep tail light. join experts As beginners know ready change designs accomplish im provements have discussed last issue have difficulty adjusting remember overweight especially too much weight tail can problem sooner start improving models along line sooner models will fly better. will way becoming expert too Pee Wee-3D big gap Free Flight model design kit world has simple lowpowered gas model model beginners wouldnt have too much trouble building could taken out flown flown flown again again again would lot fun would introduce internal combustion Free Flight inexpensive safe manner have couple good designs published type model remem ber especially Bob Stalick no popularity followed no con certed effort get style click San Diego Orbiteers very unique innovative club June 1986 issue newsletter El Torbellino edited Howard Haupt answer prayer. e Pee Wee-30 designs Speedy Diaz FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 c7 dx PE WEE pounced immediately telephoned John Oldenkamp club president got full story So heres scoop Pee Wee-30 Rules 1 All sheet construction fuselage may have sheet-covered profile section 2 Length overall maximum 30 3 Projected wingspan maximum 30 4 Powered Cox 02 Pee Wee engine easily available 5 Any fuel high tech fuels appear yield no advantage 6 No variable in-flight surfaces 7 Fixed two-legged landing gear two wheels Contest Rules 1 Seven attempts get three official flights 2 Possibly 15% flight bonus ROG yet decided 3 Two minute maximum duration 4 No maximum motor run 15-18 seconds should about best 5 Score calculated dividing best duration motor run Orbiteers having flown such models great satisfaction about two years have decided about time little promotion Going right now club design contest members flying self-designed Pee Wee-30 models July 13th One-Design Challenge Otay Mesa models will judged per formance appearance appeal ease construction low cost club will build six identical models win ning design replicas winning model will available attheTaft Labor Day contest will available other Cali fornia fliers proxy fly Orbiteers ----3 TL# sponsored contest Hey guys really know push ideal dont try onePersonally think style model just what need ignite interest among youngsters returning oldsters combustion-powered Free Flight P-30 did rubber powered Free Flight Pee Wee-30 gas powered get reprint three Pee Wee-30 designs June issue Orbiteers excellent newsletter send Ed Whitten 22-cent stamp address above can also send 22-cent stamped self-addressed envelope directly Orbiteers president John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 Nice going Orbiteers * * * * * Build light especially tail goes whether youre building Flying Scale model Indoor duration model new Pee Wee-30 dont forget send 22-cent stamp three full sketches lots details Speedy Diaz. 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